Daycare & ECE in South Oamaru

Services in South Oamaru, by type

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BestStart Oamaru Kindy

Education & Care · South Oamaru

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Oamaru Kindy as not well placed in May 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified curriculum and learning as requiring development, with planning and assessment practices needing strengthening. The service showed stronger performance in whānau partnership and leadership and governance.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in South Oamaru?

There are 1 licensed early childhood services in South Oamaru, Otago: 1 education & care. Combined enrolment 35 children.

Is there childcare near me in South Oamaru?

Yes — South Oamaru 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 South Oamaru?

BestStart Oamaru Kindy is the largest licensed centre in South Oamaru with 35 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in South Oamaru offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 1 centres (0%) in South Oamaru 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 South Oamaru?

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

Which operator chains have centres in South Oamaru?

Only one chain operates in South Oamaru: BestStart Educare (1 centre). The other 0 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in South Oamaru?

Costs in South Oamaru 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/south-oamaru/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in South Oamaru?

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