Daycare & ECE in St Leonards-Napier/Hastings

Services in St Leonards-Napier/Hastings, by type

Education & Care — 4

Bay Buddies Preschool

Education & Care · St Leonards-Napier/Hastings

Bay Buddies Preschool is an education and care service in St Leonards-Napier with a roll of 35 children. Our analysis of the ERO report shows strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all grade B), though bicultural practice (grade C) has room for development. The service provides consistent care approaches and strong support for children with additional needs.

Roll 35

B

Busy Bees Hastings

Education & Care · St Leonards-Napier/Hastings

Busy Bees

Busy Bees Hastings is an education and care service in St Leonards-Napier, Hastings. Our analysis of the ERO Akanuku report (2022) found the service graded B in Health & safety and B in Leadership & governance. The service meets regulatory health and safety standards and demonstrates effective governance and sound management practices.

Roll 108

Sunnyside Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · St Leonards-Napier/Hastings

Roll 50

Chuckles Childcare

Education & Care · St Leonards-Napier/Hastings

Roll 30

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in St Leonards-Napier/Hastings?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in St Leonards-Napier/Hastings, Hawke's Bay: 4 education & care. Combined enrolment 223 children.

Is there childcare near me in St Leonards-Napier/Hastings?

Yes — St Leonards-Napier/Hastings has 4 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 St Leonards-Napier/Hastings?

Busy Bees Hastings is the largest licensed centre in St Leonards-Napier/Hastings with 108 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in St Leonards-Napier/Hastings offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in St Leonards-Napier/Hastings 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 St Leonards-Napier/Hastings?

No kindergartens listed in St Leonards-Napier/Hastings specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.

Which operator chains have centres in St Leonards-Napier/Hastings?

Only one chain operates in St Leonards-Napier/Hastings: Busy Bees (1 centre). The other 3 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in St Leonards-Napier/Hastings?

Costs in St Leonards-Napier/Hastings 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/st-leonards-napier-hastings/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in St Leonards-Napier/Hastings?

All 4 licensed centres in St Leonards-Napier/Hastings are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating St Leonards-Napier/Hastings 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.