Daycare & ECE in Motueka North

Services in Motueka North, by type

Kindergarten — 2

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Greenwood Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Motueka North

Nelson Tasman Kindergartens

ERO assessed Greenwood Kindergarten as Not well placed in September 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.

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Motueka Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Motueka North

Nelson Tasman Kindergartens

ERO assessed Motueka Kindergarten as Not well placed in June 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrated strong relationships and inclusive practices for children's wellbeing, and strong family engagement. Leadership showed improvement focus and established systems, though these required deeper embedding across the service.

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Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Awhina

Te Kōhanga Reo · Motueka North

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Awhina provides total immersion te reo Māori education in Motueka North. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in bicultural practice (A grade), with sound curriculum teaching, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership all graded B. Whānau partnership was graded C, with the report noting that whānau involvement and programme evaluation recording processes require development.

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Playcentre — 1

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Motueka Playcentre

Playcentre · Motueka North

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Motueka North?

There are 8 licensed early childhood services in Motueka North, Tasman: 4 education & care, 2 kindergarten, 1 te kōhanga reo, 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 285 children.

Is there childcare near me in Motueka North?

Yes — Motueka North has 8 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 Motueka North?

Horizons Montessori is the largest licensed centre in Motueka North with 55 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Motueka North offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 8 centres (0%) in Motueka North 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 Motueka North?

Yes — 2 kindergartens in Motueka North. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Is there a kōhanga reo in Motueka North?

Yes — 1 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Motueka North. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Motueka North?

3 operator chains with centres in Motueka North: Nelson Tasman Kindergartens (2), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1), Playcentre Aotearoa (1). Plus 4 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Motueka North?

Costs in Motueka North 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/motueka-north/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Motueka North?

All 8 licensed centres in Motueka North are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Motueka North 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.

How much do daycares cost in NZ?

Typical Weekly Childcare Costs in New Zealand (Before Subsidies)

How much does it cost to care for a child per week?

Full-time childcare costs

How many hours is free daycare NZ?

Children aged 3, 4, and 5 years old can receive up to 20 hours of free childcare each week. You can use up to 6 hours per day, spread across the week to suit your family. If your child attends more than one centre, you can split the hours between them (up to 20 hours total).

How much does a baby cost per week in NZ?

A baby typically costs Kiwi parents between NZ$8,000 and NZ$16,000 a year. This comes out to between NZ$153 per week on a medium budget, or NZ$307 a week on a high-spend budget. Parents spend an average of NZ$391 per week on children between the ages of 1 and 3, as the cost of all categories increases.