Daycare & ECE in Nelson Central

Services in Nelson Central, by type

Education & Care — 2

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Busy Bees Hardy Street

Education & Care · Nelson Central

Busy Bees

ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in its 2019 review. No dimension grade data is available for this centre.

Roll 115

Y Kids Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Nelson Central

Y Kids Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Nelson Central with a roll of 78 children. An ERO review in October 2023 found the service had areas requiring development: our analysis of the ERO report graded whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance all at C level, indicating these areas need strengthening.

Roll 78

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Nelson Central?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Nelson Central, Nelson: 2 education & care. Combined enrolment 193 children.

Is there childcare near me in Nelson Central?

Yes — Nelson 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 Nelson Central?

Busy Bees Hardy Street is the largest licensed centre in Nelson Central with 115 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Nelson Central offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres (0%) in Nelson 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 Nelson Central?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Nelson Central?

Only one chain operates in Nelson Central: Busy Bees (1 centre). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in Nelson Central?

Costs in Nelson 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/nelson-central/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Nelson Central?

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