Daycare & ECE in Parklands

Services in Parklands, by type

Kindergarten — 1

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Kidsfirst Kindergartens Parklands

Kindergarten · Parklands

KidsFirst Kindergartens

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in 2014. Our analysis of the ERO report found children's wellbeing was strong, with a warm environment and effective school transitions, while health and safety met legal requirements.

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Education & Care — 1

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BestStart Parklands

Education & Care · Parklands

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Parklands as Not well placed in April 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found health and safety practices were well-established, while bicultural practice was developing with emerging iwi relationships.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Parklands?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Parklands, Canterbury: 1 kindergarten, 1 education & care, 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 115 children.

Is there childcare near me in Parklands?

Yes — Parklands 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 Parklands?

BestStart Parklands is the largest licensed centre in Parklands with 50 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Parklands offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Parklands 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 Parklands?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Parklands?

2 operator chains with centres in Parklands: BestStart Educare (1), KidsFirst Kindergartens (1). Plus 1 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Parklands?

Costs in Parklands 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/parklands/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Parklands?

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