Daycare & ECE in Upper Riccarton

Services in Upper Riccarton, by type

Education & Care — 5

Sancta Maria Montessori Preschool

Education & Care · Upper Riccarton

Sancta Maria Montessori Preschool in Upper Riccarton provides education and care for 38 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates children demonstrate strong belonging and agency with positive wellbeing outcomes. However, health and safety concerns were identified, including non-compliance with furniture safety securing requirements.

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St Peter's Anglican Preschool

Education & Care · Upper Riccarton

St Peter's Anglican Preschool provides education and care for 44 children in Upper Riccarton. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all grade B), with bicultural practice assessed as grade C, indicating limited detail on te reo Māori and tikanga.

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Riccarton Park Montessori Preschool

Education & Care · Upper Riccarton

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Busy Bees Avonhead

Education & Care · Upper Riccarton

Busy Bees

ERO assessed Busy Bees Avonhead as Not well placed in February 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrated strengths in curriculum and learning (Montessori approach integrated with Te Whāriki), children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership. Bicultural practice was identified as an area still developing.

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Cornerstone Christian Early Learning Centre Middleton

Education & Care · Upper Riccarton

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Upper Riccarton?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Upper Riccarton, Canterbury: 5 education & care. Combined enrolment 224 children.

Is there childcare near me in Upper Riccarton?

Yes — Upper Riccarton 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 Upper Riccarton?

Busy Bees Avonhead is the largest licensed centre in Upper Riccarton with 65 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Upper Riccarton offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Upper Riccarton 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 Riccarton?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Upper Riccarton?

Only one chain operates in Upper Riccarton: Busy Bees (1 centre). The other 4 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Upper Riccarton?

Costs in Upper Riccarton 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-riccarton/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Upper Riccarton?

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