Daycare & ECE in Lyttelton

Services in Lyttelton, by type

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Kidsfirst Kindergartens Lyttelton

Kindergarten · Lyttelton

KidsFirst Kindergartens

ERO assessed this kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in bicultural practice (rated A) and solid performance in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance (all rated B).

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Lyttelton?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Lyttelton, Canterbury: 1 kindergarten, 1 education & care. Combined enrolment 60 children.

Is there childcare near me in Lyttelton?

Yes — Lyttelton has 2 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 Lyttelton?

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Lyttelton is the largest licensed centre in Lyttelton with 30 children enrolled (kindergarten). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Lyttelton offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres (0%) in Lyttelton 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 Lyttelton?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Lyttelton?

Only one chain operates in Lyttelton: KidsFirst Kindergartens (1 centre). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in Lyttelton?

Costs in Lyttelton 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/lyttelton/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Lyttelton?

All 2 licensed centres in Lyttelton are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Lyttelton 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.