Daycare & ECE in Melville
9 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Melville, Waikato.
Licensed services
9
Children enrolled
504
Service types
3
Region
Waikato
Estimate your costs: our FamilyBoost + Childcare Subsidy calculator stacks 20 Hours ECE, the means-tested Childcare Subsidy, and the IRD FamilyBoost rebate to show net weekly cost.
Services in Melville, by type
Education & Care — 7
BestStart Jones Crescent Kindy
Education & Care · Melville · 30 children
Jack and Jill Educare
Education & Care · Melville · 75 children
Playworx Kindy
Education & Care · Melville · 20 children
BestStart Bader Street
Education & Care · Melville · 65 children
Active Explorers Melville
Education & Care · Melville · 100 children
Sunny Side Early Educare
Education & Care · Melville · 42 children
Fountain City Montessori Tawa Street
Education & Care · Melville · 107 children
Te Kōhanga Reo — 1
Kindergarten — 1
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Melville?
- There are 9 licensed early childhood services in Melville: 7 education & care, 1 te kōhanga reo, 1 kindergarten.
- Are kindergartens free in Melville?
- Free Kindergartens in Melville (and across NZ) participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds, meaning the first 20 hours per week are funded by the government. Optional charges may apply.
- What government support is available for childcare in Melville?
- NZ families can stack three forms of support: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at participating centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k household income).
Data sources: MOE ECE Directory
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