Daycare & ECE in Woodend

Services in Woodend, by type

Education & Care — 2

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Busy Bees Judsons Rd

Education & Care · Woodend

Busy Bees

Busy Bees Judsons Rd is an education and care service in Woodend. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service has sound learning experiences (B), good physical environment supporting wellbeing (B), and safe premises (B). Bicultural practice was identified as an area for continued growth (C).

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Busy Bees Woodend

Education & Care · Woodend

Busy Bees

Busy Bees Woodend received an Akanuku review in March 2022. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with a C grade in bicultural practice. Assessment documentation and enhanced partnership documentation were identified as next steps for development.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Woodend?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Woodend, Canterbury: 2 education & care, 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 150 children.

Is there childcare near me in Woodend?

Yes — Woodend has 3 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 Woodend?

Busy Bees Judsons Rd is the largest licensed centre in Woodend with 75 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Woodend offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Woodend 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 Woodend?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Woodend?

Only one chain operates in Woodend: Busy Bees (2 centres). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in Woodend?

Costs in Woodend 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/woodend/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Woodend?

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