Daycare & ECE in Wainoni

Services in Wainoni, by type

Education & Care — 3

B

BestStart Wainoni Road

Education & Care · Wainoni

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Wainoni Road as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound practices across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance, with all four dimensions graded B.

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Ottawa Gardens Preschool and Nursery

Education & Care · Wainoni

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Just Kids Community Preschool

Education & Care · Wainoni

Just Kids Community Preschool is an education and care service in Wainoni with 147 children enrolled. Our analysis of the ERO report from September 2022 found the service received B grades for curriculum and learning (with intentional Te Whāriki use evident, though assessment integration is still developing) and children's wellbeing (with a calm environment, responsive care, and good learning opportunities established).

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Kindergarten — 1

K

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Portsmouth Street

Kindergarten · Wainoni

KidsFirst Kindergartens

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong leadership and governance (A grade), with solid performance across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety (all B grades).

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Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

K

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Kotahitanga Ki Waitaha

Te Kōhanga Reo · Wainoni

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Kotahitanga Ki Waitaha is a kōhanga reo serving 26 children in Wainoni, Christchurch. Our analysis of the May 2024 ERO report shows strength in whānau partnership, with established systems ensuring wellbeing and learning inform collective decisions. Health and safety systems including personnel management and employment checks are in place.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Wainoni?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Wainoni, Canterbury: 3 education & care, 1 kindergarten, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 333 children.

Is there childcare near me in Wainoni?

Yes — Wainoni 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 Wainoni?

Just Kids Community Preschool is the largest licensed centre in Wainoni with 147 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Wainoni offer 20 Hours ECE?

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

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in Wainoni?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Wainoni?

3 operator chains with centres in Wainoni: BestStart Educare (1), KidsFirst Kindergartens (1), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1). Plus 2 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Wainoni?

Costs in Wainoni 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/wainoni/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Wainoni?

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