Daycare & ECE in Strandon

Services in Strandon, by type

Education & Care — 4

B

BestStart Mangorei Road

Education & Care · Strandon

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Mangorei Road as Not well placed in February 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound curriculum implementation and effective whānau partnership (both B grades), but noted areas for development in bicultural practice and health and safety compliance (both C grades). The service was working to address a window safety non-compliance issue.

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Jumpstart School

Education & Care · Strandon

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Jumpstart Preschool Rimu

Education & Care · Strandon

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B

BestStart Lemon Street

Education & Care · Strandon

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in bicultural practice (grade A) and solid performance in whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance (all grade B), though opportunities were identified to deepen responsiveness to cultural identity and strengthen evaluation practices.

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Home-based — 1

N

Nurtured At Home - Taranaki 3

Home-based · Strandon

Nurtured at Home

This home-based service was reviewed by ERO in May 2021. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership & governance. The service demonstrates positive steps in respecting whānau aspirations and embedding cultural respect, though there is limited detail on some communication practices and explicit te reo or tikanga implementation.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Strandon?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Strandon, Taranaki: 4 education & care, 1 home-based. Combined enrolment 350 children.

Is there childcare near me in Strandon?

Yes — Strandon has 5 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 Strandon?

Nurtured At Home - Taranaki 3 is the largest licensed centre in Strandon with 80 children enrolled (home-based). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Strandon offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Strandon 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 Strandon?

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

Is home-based childcare available in Strandon?

1 licensed home-based ECE service operates in Strandon. 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 Strandon?

2 operator chains with centres in Strandon: BestStart Educare (2), Nurtured at Home (1). Plus 2 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Strandon?

Costs in Strandon 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/strandon/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Strandon?

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