Daycare & ECE in Russell

Services in Russell, by type

Playcentre — 1

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Russell Playcentre

Playcentre · Russell

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Russell?

There are 1 licensed early childhood services in Russell, Northland: 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 23 children.

Is there childcare near me in Russell?

Yes — Russell 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 Russell?

Russell Playcentre is the largest licensed centre in Russell with 23 children enrolled (playcentre). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Russell offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 1 centres (0%) in Russell 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 Russell?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Russell?

Only one chain operates in Russell: Playcentre Aotearoa (1 centre). The other 0 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Russell?

Costs in Russell 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/russell/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Russell?

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