Daycare & ECE in Mosgiel Central
2 licensed early childhood services across 2 service types in Mosgiel Central, Otago.
Composite = our 0–100 ECE quality score (weighted average of six ERO dimensions, normalised within Equity Index band). 20 Hours ECE & ERO coverage are counts of the 2 licensed services in Mosgiel Central.
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 Mosgiel Central, by type
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Schools in Mosgiel Central
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Mosgiel Central?
- There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Mosgiel Central, Otago: 1 kindergarten, 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 68 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Mosgiel Central?
- Yes — Mosgiel Central 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 Mosgiel Central?
- Mosgiel Central Kindergarten is the largest licensed centre in Mosgiel Central with 43 children enrolled (kindergarten). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Mosgiel Central offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 2 centres (0%) in Mosgiel Central 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 Mosgiel Central?
- Yes — 1 kindergarten in Mosgiel Central. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Which operator chains have centres in Mosgiel Central?
- Only one chain operates in Mosgiel Central: Playcentre Aotearoa (1 centre). The other 1 centre is independent.
- How much does daycare cost in Mosgiel Central?
- Costs in Mosgiel Central 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/mosgiel-central/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Mosgiel Central?
- All 2 licensed centres in Mosgiel Central are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Mosgiel Central 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.
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Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
Last build refresh: . See full methodology + data sources pages for licences, refresh cadences, and known gaps.