Daycare & ECE in Northwood

Services in Northwood, by type

Education & Care — 2

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BestStart Northwood

Education & Care · Northwood

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Northwood as Not well placed in June 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing and health and safety, with grades of B in both areas. However, curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance all received C grades, indicating areas requiring development across the service.

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BestStart Styx Mill

Education & Care · Northwood

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Styx Mill as Not well placed in October 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found that curriculum and learning implementation needed development, with Te Whāriki requiring more systematic unpacking and visibility in assessments. Health and safety systems were in place and met requirements.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Northwood?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Northwood, Canterbury: 2 education & care. Combined enrolment 128 children.

Is there childcare near me in Northwood?

Yes — Northwood 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 Northwood?

BestStart Styx Mill is the largest licensed centre in Northwood with 66 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Northwood offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres (0%) in Northwood 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 Northwood?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Northwood?

Only one chain operates in Northwood: BestStart Educare (2 centres). The other 0 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Northwood?

Costs in Northwood 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/northwood/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Northwood?

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