Daycare & ECE in Lincoln

Services in Lincoln, by type

Education & Care — 5

Educare Lincoln Village

Education & Care · Lincoln

Roll 75

Whippersnappers Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Lincoln

Whippersnappers Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Lincoln with a current roll of 80 children. Our analysis of the ERO report found the centre demonstrates intentional Te Whāriki use with consistency building in curriculum and learning (grade B), and has established whānau partnerships with parental input to curriculum and shared aspirations (grade B).

Roll 80

Giggles and Scribbles Early Learning Centre Limited

Education & Care · Lincoln

Our analysis of the ERO report identified bicultural practice as an area for development (grade C), with minimal te reo Māori in daily interactions and limited bicultural visibility. No overall ERO placement was assigned at the time of review.

Roll 75

B

BestStart Te Whāriki

Education & Care · Lincoln

BestStart Educare

Roll 82

Learning Curves Montessori Lincoln

Education & Care · Lincoln

Roll 105

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Lincoln?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Lincoln, Canterbury: 5 education & care. Combined enrolment 417 children.

Is there childcare near me in Lincoln?

Yes — Lincoln 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 Lincoln?

Learning Curves Montessori Lincoln is the largest licensed centre in Lincoln with 105 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Lincoln offer 20 Hours ECE?

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

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

Which operator chains have centres in Lincoln?

Only one chain operates in Lincoln: BestStart Educare (1 centre). The other 4 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Lincoln?

Costs in Lincoln 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/lincoln/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Lincoln?

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