Daycare & ECE in Kimbolton South

Services in Kimbolton South, by type

Education & Care — 3

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Busy Bees Feilding

Education & Care · Kimbolton South

Busy Bees

Busy Bees Feilding is an education and care service located in Kimbolton South with a current roll of 79 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (June 2023) found the curriculum and learning to be graded B, reflecting effective curriculum with responsive teaching and intentional practices for diverse learners.

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Little Oaks Montessori

Education & Care · Kimbolton South

Roll 46

Lots of Hugs - Feilding

Education & Care · Kimbolton South

Roll 70

Kindergarten — 1

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Feilding Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Kimbolton South

Ruahine Kindergartens

ERO assessed Feilding Kindergarten as Not well placed in December 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across all dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance were all assessed at this level.

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Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Hāpaitia

Te Kōhanga Reo · Kimbolton South

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Hāpaitia is a kōhanga reo serving 36 children in Kimbolton South. Our analysis of the 2024 ERO report found the service received a grade A for health and safety, with full compliance demonstrated across employment, vetting, supervision and professional development requirements.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Kimbolton South?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Kimbolton South, Manawatū-Whanganui: 3 education & care, 1 kindergarten, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 271 children.

Is there childcare near me in Kimbolton South?

Yes — Kimbolton South has 5 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 Kimbolton South?

Busy Bees Feilding is the largest licensed centre in Kimbolton South with 79 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Kimbolton South offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Kimbolton 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 Kimbolton South?

Yes — 1 kindergarten in Kimbolton South. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Is there a kōhanga reo in Kimbolton South?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Kimbolton South?

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

How much does daycare cost in Kimbolton South?

Costs in Kimbolton 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/kimbolton-south/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Kimbolton South?

All 5 licensed centres in Kimbolton South are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Kimbolton 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.