Daycare & ECE in Palmerston North CBD

Services in Palmerston North CBD, by type

Home-based — 1

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Barnardos Early Learning Home Based Manawatu

Home-based · Palmerston North CBD

Barnardos New Zealand

ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in their March 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing and bicultural practice (both graded B), but compliance gaps in health and safety processes (graded C). Leadership and governance systems are established, though there is scope to strengthen focus on measuring child outcomes.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Palmerston North CBD?

There are 1 licensed early childhood services in Palmerston North CBD, Manawatū-Whanganui: 1 home-based. Combined enrolment 80 children.

Is there childcare near me in Palmerston North CBD?

Yes — Palmerston North CBD has 1 licensed early childhood service, 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 Palmerston North CBD?

Barnardos Early Learning Home Based Manawatu is the largest licensed centre in Palmerston North CBD with 80 children enrolled (home-based). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Palmerston North CBD offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 1 centres (0%) in Palmerston North CBD 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 Palmerston North CBD?

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

Is home-based childcare available in Palmerston North CBD?

1 licensed home-based ECE service operates in Palmerston North CBD. 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 Palmerston North CBD?

Only one chain operates in Palmerston North CBD: Barnardos New Zealand (1 centre). The other 0 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Palmerston North CBD?

Costs in Palmerston North CBD 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/palmerston-north-cbd/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Palmerston North CBD?

All 1 licensed centres in Palmerston North CBD are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Palmerston North CBD 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.