Daycare & ECE in North East Valley

Services in North East Valley, by type

Education & Care — 2

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BestStart Montessori The Gardens

Education & Care · North East Valley

BestStart Educare

BestStart Montessori The Gardens is an education and care service in North East Valley with 70 children on roll. Our analysis of the 2022 ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum delivery through the Montessori approach, health and safety compliance, and leadership systems, with grades of B in these areas. Bicultural practice received a C grade, with te reo Māori present but identified as opportunities rather than embedded practice.

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Islington Early Childhood Centre Inc

Education & Care · North East Valley

Islington Early Childhood Centre Inc is an education and care service in North East Valley with a current roll of 22 children. Our analysis of the 2022 ERO report shows the centre maintains regular whānau partnership through conversations with parents and their involvement in curriculum (grade B). However, bicultural practice and leadership and governance are areas for development, with limited te reo Māori integration across the curriculum and early-stage implementation of these practices (both grade C).

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in North East Valley?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in North East Valley, Otago: 2 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 137 children.

Is there childcare near me in North East Valley?

Yes — North East Valley has 3 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 North East Valley?

BestStart Montessori The Gardens is the largest licensed centre in North East Valley with 70 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in North East Valley offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in North East Valley 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 North East Valley?

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

Which operator chains have centres in North East Valley?

Only one chain operates in North East Valley: BestStart Educare (1 centre). The other 2 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in North East Valley?

Costs in North East Valley 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/north-east-valley/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in North East Valley?

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