Daycare & ECE in Palmerston North Central

Services in Palmerston North Central, by type

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BestStart Palmerston North 2

Education & Care · Palmerston North Central

BestStart Educare

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Lots of Hugs Childcare Centre

Education & Care · Palmerston North Central

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Magic Sparks Cuba

Education & Care · Palmerston North Central

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Footsteps Adventist Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Palmerston North Central

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Learn A Lot Kindy Kidz

Education & Care · Palmerston North Central

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BestStart Palmerston North 1

Education & Care · Palmerston North Central

BestStart Educare

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Frequently asked

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

There are 9 licensed early childhood services in Palmerston North Central, Manawatū-Whanganui: 6 education & care, 2 home-based, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 606 children.

What's the largest daycare in Palmerston North Central?

Building Blocks is the largest licensed centre in Palmerston North Central with 80 children enrolled (home-based). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Palmerston North Central offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 9 centres (0%) in Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North Central?

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

Is home-based childcare available in Palmerston North Central?

2 licensed home-based ECE services operate in Palmerston North Central. 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 Central?

Only one chain operates in Palmerston North Central: BestStart Educare (2 centres). The other 7 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Palmerston North Central?

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

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

All 9 licensed centres in Palmerston North Central are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Palmerston North 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.

How much is childcare per week in NZ?

See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Palmerston North Central.

How much does Winz pay for childcare subsidy?

See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Palmerston North Central.

How many hours is free daycare NZ?

See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Palmerston North Central.

Who is eligible for childcare subsidy NZ?

See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Palmerston North Central.