Daycare & ECE in Lilybrook

Services in Lilybrook, by type

Education & Care — 3

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Blossoms Educare Rangiora Limited

Education & Care · Lilybrook

Blossoms Educare

Blossoms Educare Rangiora Limited is an education and care service in Lilybrook. Our analysis of the ERO report (2019) graded the service as B across curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, indicating consistent quality across these areas.

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B

Busy Bees Southbrook

Education & Care · Lilybrook

Busy Bees

Busy Bees Southbrook is an education and care service in Lilybrook. Our analysis of the ERO report identified areas of concern: curriculum and bicultural practice were graded as requiring development, with non-compliance noted in cultural awareness and respect. Children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance were assessed as performing well.

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B

BestStart Rangiora

Education & Care · Lilybrook

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Rangiora as Not well placed in June 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report shows strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all graded B), but identified areas requiring development: bicultural practice and leadership and governance were both graded C, while curriculum and learning planning and assessment are improving but not yet consistently embedded.

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Kindergarten — 1

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Kidsfirst Kindergartens Bush Street

Kindergarten · Lilybrook

KidsFirst Kindergartens

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Bush Street is a kindergarten in Lilybrook with 30 children. Our analysis of the June 2011 ERO report shows B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service provided strong learning experiences and responsive teaching, with sound health and safety practices and well-structured management.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Lilybrook?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Lilybrook, Canterbury: 3 education & care, 1 kindergarten, 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 274 children.

Is there childcare near me in Lilybrook?

Yes — Lilybrook 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 Lilybrook?

BestStart Rangiora is the largest licensed centre in Lilybrook with 75 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Lilybrook offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Lilybrook 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 Lilybrook?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Lilybrook?

4 operator chains with centres in Lilybrook: BestStart Educare (1), Busy Bees (1), KidsFirst Kindergartens (1), Blossoms Educare (1). Plus 1 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Lilybrook?

Costs in Lilybrook 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/lilybrook/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Lilybrook?

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