Daycare & ECE in Otaika-Portland

Services in Otaika-Portland, by type

Kindergarten — 1

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Portland Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Otaika-Portland

Northland Kindergarten Association

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Otaika-Portland?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Otaika-Portland, Northland: 1 home-based, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 79 children.

What's the largest daycare in Otaika-Portland?

The Village Home-Based Educators Limited is the largest licensed centre in Otaika-Portland with 50 children enrolled (home-based). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Otaika-Portland offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres (0%) in Otaika-Portland 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 Otaika-Portland?

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

Is home-based childcare available in Otaika-Portland?

1 licensed home-based ECE service operates in Otaika-Portland. Home-based care typically suits families wanting small mixed-age groups in a domestic setting. Networks include PORSE, Nurtured at Home, and others — see the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Otaika-Portland?

Only one chain operates in Otaika-Portland: Northland Kindergarten Association (1 centre). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in Otaika-Portland?

Costs in Otaika-Portland 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/otaika-portland/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Otaika-Portland?

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