Daycare & ECE in The Wood

Services in The Wood, by type

Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Kōpūāwai

Te Kōhanga Reo · The Wood

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Kōpūāwai is a kōhanga reo in Nelson with a current roll of 25 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (February 2023) identifies strengths in curriculum and learning, with strong intentional teaching strategies for language development, and in children's wellbeing, with children showing strong identity development. Whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance all operate effectively, though ERO's report suggests ongoing enhancement to whānau connections.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in The Wood?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in The Wood, Nelson: 1 education & care, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 50 children.

Is there childcare near me in The Wood?

Yes — The Wood has 2 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 The Wood?

Learning Land is the largest licensed centre in The Wood with 25 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in The Wood offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres (0%) in The Wood 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 The Wood?

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in The Wood?

Yes — 1 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in The Wood. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in The Wood?

Only one chain operates in The Wood: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1 centre). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in The Wood?

Costs in The Wood 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/the-wood/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in The Wood?

All 2 licensed centres in The Wood are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating The Wood 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.