Daycare & ECE in Kerikeri South

Services in Kerikeri South, by type

Education & Care — 3

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Busy Bees Kerikeri Preschool

Education & Care · Kerikeri South

Busy Bees

Busy Bees Kerikeri Preschool is an education and care service in Kerikeri South with a current roll of 45 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (November 2019) found the service meets regulatory standards for health and safety, with non-compliance addressed during the visit. Leadership and governance were graded as effective, with clear philosophy and policies in place and an established self-review process.

Roll 45

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Busy Bees Kerikeri Nursery

Education & Care · Kerikeri South

Busy Bees

Busy Bees Kerikeri Nursery is an education and care service in Kerikeri South with a current roll of 42 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (from November 2019) found the service graded B across all four dimensions assessed: children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance.

Roll 42

Kerikeri Community Childcare Trust

Education & Care · Kerikeri South

Kerikeri Community Childcare Trust is an education and care service in Kerikeri South with a current roll of 50. Our analysis of the September 2023 ERO report indicates the service achieved B grades for Health & safety and Leadership & governance, with previously identified non-compliances addressed and qualified teacher leaders in place.

Roll 50

Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Kororipo

Te Kōhanga Reo · Kerikeri South

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Kororipo received strong dimension grades across all areas in its July 2024 ERO review. Our analysis found A grades in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The centre demonstrates intentional teaching of te reo and te ao Māori, with children showing high engagement in culturally affirming environments and whānau actively involved in planning.

Roll 33

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Kerikeri South?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Kerikeri South, Northland: 3 education & care, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 170 children.

Is there childcare near me in Kerikeri South?

Yes — Kerikeri South has 4 licensed early childhood services, every one of them listed below with its address, service type and 20 Hours ECE status. To rank them by walking or driving distance from your exact address, use our find-by-address radius search.

What's the largest daycare in Kerikeri South?

Kerikeri Community Childcare Trust is the largest licensed centre in Kerikeri South with 50 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Kerikeri South offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in Kerikeri South participate in 20 Hours ECE, which subsidises up to 20 hours/week of care for 3-5 year olds. The 20-Hrs pill on each centre card below shows participation.

Are there kindergartens in Kerikeri South?

No kindergartens listed in Kerikeri South specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.

Is there a kōhanga reo in Kerikeri South?

Yes — 1 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Kerikeri South. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Kerikeri South?

2 operator chains with centres in Kerikeri South: Busy Bees (2), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1). Plus 1 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Kerikeri South?

Costs in Kerikeri South follow the NZ national pattern: education & care centres typically $280-$360/week for under-2s, dropping to $0-$100/week for 3-5 year olds at 20-Hours-participating centres. Free Kindergartens charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds. FamilyBoost (25% IRD rebate, $75/week cap) applies on top. See our /cost-of-daycare/kerikeri-south/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Kerikeri South?

All 4 licensed centres in Kerikeri South are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Kerikeri South centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k-$180k household income). Use our /familyboost-calculator for your specific net weekly cost.