Daycare & ECE in Upper Clutha Valley

Services in Upper Clutha Valley, by type

Kindergarten — 1

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Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hawea

Kindergarten · Upper Clutha Valley

KidsFirst Kindergartens

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Upper Clutha Valley?

There are 1 licensed early childhood services in Upper Clutha Valley, Otago: 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 40 children.

What's the largest daycare in Upper Clutha Valley?

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hawea is the largest licensed centre in Upper Clutha Valley with 40 children enrolled (kindergarten). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Upper Clutha Valley offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 1 centres (0%) in Upper Clutha Valley 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 Upper Clutha Valley?

Yes — 1 kindergarten in Upper Clutha Valley. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Which operator chains have centres in Upper Clutha Valley?

Only one chain operates in Upper Clutha Valley: KidsFirst Kindergartens (1 centre). The other 0 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Upper Clutha Valley?

Costs in Upper Clutha Valley 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/upper-clutha-valley/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Upper Clutha Valley?

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