Daycare & ECE in Marshland

Services in Marshland, by type

Education & Care — 5

Little Blue Penguin Preschool and Nursery Prestons

Education & Care · Marshland

This education and care service in Marshland has a roll of 47 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service has addressed previous non-compliances and maintains clear management oversight.

Roll 47

Fundamentals Marshland

Education & Care · Marshland

Fundamentals Marshland is an education and care service in Marshland with 40 children on roll. An ERO review in May 2023 found strengths in children's wellbeing and health and safety practices, with established emotional support and legal compliance. Our analysis of the ERO report identified developing areas in whānau partnership and bicultural practice, including parents' understanding of curriculum outcomes and te reo Māori integration.

Roll 40

B

BestStart Prestons

Education & Care · Marshland

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Prestons as Not well placed in 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found that curriculum and learning requires further development, with assessment and planning in early stages of improvement. Health and safety systems were sound, with management structures and policies supporting compliance.

Roll 115

Canterbury Educare Prestons Preschool

Education & Care · Marshland

Roll 64

Canterbury Educare Oakbridge Preschool

Education & Care · Marshland

Roll 33

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Marshland?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Marshland, Canterbury: 5 education & care. Combined enrolment 299 children.

Is there childcare near me in Marshland?

Yes — Marshland 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 Marshland?

BestStart Prestons is the largest licensed centre in Marshland with 115 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Marshland offer 20 Hours ECE?

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

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

Which operator chains have centres in Marshland?

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

How much does daycare cost in Marshland?

Costs in Marshland 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/marshland/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Marshland?

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