Daycare & ECE in Murchison-Nelson Lakes

Services in Murchison-Nelson Lakes, by type

Kindergarten — 1

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Murchison Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Murchison-Nelson Lakes

Nelson Tasman Kindergartens

Murchison Kindergarten is a kindergarten service in the Murchison-Nelson Lakes area with a current roll of 20 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from March 2019 found the service achieved B grades across whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance, indicating positive engagement with families and established processes for safety and governance.

Roll 20

Playcentre — 1

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Murchison Playcentre

Playcentre · Murchison-Nelson Lakes

Playcentre Aotearoa

Roll 30

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Murchison-Nelson Lakes?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Murchison-Nelson Lakes, Tasman: 1 kindergarten, 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 50 children.

Is there childcare near me in Murchison-Nelson Lakes?

Yes — Murchison-Nelson Lakes 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 Murchison-Nelson Lakes?

Murchison Playcentre is the largest licensed centre in Murchison-Nelson Lakes with 30 children enrolled (playcentre). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Murchison-Nelson Lakes offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres (0%) in Murchison-Nelson Lakes 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 Murchison-Nelson Lakes?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Murchison-Nelson Lakes?

2 operator chains with centres in Murchison-Nelson Lakes: Playcentre Aotearoa (1), Nelson Tasman Kindergartens (1). Plus 0 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Murchison-Nelson Lakes?

Costs in Murchison-Nelson Lakes 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/murchison-nelson-lakes/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Murchison-Nelson Lakes?

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