Purpose built education and care services, which focus on play-based learning for children aged zero-five
Childcare services in Nelson Region
In Nelson Region we have 48 Childcare services
The average cost is $6.16 hourly, $61.56 daily (10 hours)
The average Education Review Office Rating (ERO) is Requires further development/Me whakawhanake ake.
Child Care Articles & Tips
What Types of Child Care Are There?
An overview of the different child care services available to families, including centre based care and in-home care options, and how families can access them.
How Do I Choose an Early Childhood Education Service?
There are many great reasons for your child to attend an early childhood education service (ECE), but the big question is – which ECE service is the right fit for your family?
How to Help Your Child Successfully Settle in to Child Care
To help your little one get off to a great start, here are some ways to prepare them for life at an early childhood education service and support them during the settling-in period.
Stress free strategies for quickly and effectively managing issues with your child care service using openness, positive communication and a problem solving approach.
Overview on Teacher-led vs Parent or Whānau-led Child Care
There are many early childhood education services and kōhanga reo available to families, and how they’re run depends on whether they’re teacher-led, parent-led or whānau-led (family-led). Here we look at what these distinctions mean in practice and see how quality is assured whether teachers, parents or whānau are leading the learning.
Visiting child care centres offers valuable insights and opportunities to ask questions, which makes it easier to decide which service is right for your family.
What outcomes to expect from early childhood education
ECE services and kōhanga reo build a strong foundation for your child's future success and arm your child with the skills, knowledge and confidence to help them become lifelong learners.