Daycare & ECE in Upper Riccarton
5 licensed early childhood services across 1 service type in Upper Riccarton, Canterbury.
Licensed services
5
Children enrolled
224
Service types
1
Region
Canterbury
Estimate your costs: our FamilyBoost + Childcare Subsidy calculator stacks 20 Hours ECE, the means-tested Childcare Subsidy, and the IRD FamilyBoost rebate to show net weekly cost.
Services in Upper Riccarton, by type
Education & Care — 5
Sancta Maria Montessori Preschool
Education & Care · Upper Riccarton · 38 children
St Peter's Anglican Preschool
Education & Care · Upper Riccarton · 44 children
Riccarton Park Montessori Preschool
Education & Care · Upper Riccarton · 27 children
Busy Bees Avonhead
Education & Care · Upper Riccarton · 65 children
Cornerstone Christian Early Learning Centre Middleton
Education & Care · Upper Riccarton · 50 children
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Upper Riccarton?
- There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Upper Riccarton: 5 education & care.
- Are kindergartens free in Upper Riccarton?
- Free Kindergartens in Upper Riccarton (and across NZ) participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds, meaning the first 20 hours per week are funded by the government. Optional charges may apply.
- What government support is available for childcare in Upper Riccarton?
- NZ families can stack three forms of support: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at participating centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k household income).
Data sources: MOE ECE Directory
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