Canterbury

Childcare in Canterbury

Compare all 489 licensed early-childhood services across 132 suburbs in Canterbury— education & care, kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based care. Choose a suburb to see centres near you.

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Little Diggers ECE

Ohoka, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (52)20 Hrs ECE

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Little Ferns Early Learning Centre

Rolleston, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (42)20 Hrs ECE

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Kirwee Treehouse Early Learning Centre

Kirwee, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (41)20 Hrs ECE

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Kindercare Learning Centres - Avonhead (211)

Avonhead, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (40)20 Hrs ECE

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Kindercare learning Centres - Addington

Middleton, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (39)20 Hrs ECE

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Kindercare Learning Centres - Bishopdale

Bishopdale, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (33)20 Hrs ECE

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Portobelo Avonhead

Avonhead, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (32)20 Hrs ECE

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Millie's House - Armagh St

Christchurch, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (28)20 Hrs ECE

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Tiny Tots Preschool

Linwood, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (27)20 Hrs ECE

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Annabel's Educare - New Brighton

New Brighton, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (27)20 Hrs ECE

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BestStart Burnside

Russley, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (27)20 Hrs ECE

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Casa Dei Bambini Foundation School

Richmond, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (27)20 Hrs ECE

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Annabel's Kindergarten - Darfield

Darfield, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (26)20 Hrs ECE

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BestStart Halswell Junction

Halswell, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (26)20 Hrs ECE

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Annabel's Educare - Somerfield

Somerfield, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (24)20 Hrs ECE

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BestStart Barrington

Spreydon, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (23)20 Hrs ECE

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BestStart Rangiora

Rangiora, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (23)20 Hrs ECE

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Annabel's Educare Avonhead Ltd

Avonhead, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (22)20 Hrs ECE

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Ako Rangiora

Rangiora, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (22)20 Hrs ECE

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Kindercare Learning Centres - Aidanfield

Christchurch, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (21)20 Hrs ECE

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Pūmanawa Bishopdale

Bishopdale, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (21)20 Hrs ECE

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Grow Active Welles St

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (21)20 Hrs ECE

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Kidsfirst Kindergartens Kendal Avenue

Burnside, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (20)20 Hrs ECE

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Highfield Haven ELC

Glenwood, Canterbury

★ 5.0 (20)20 Hrs ECE

Suburbs in Canterbury

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Fendalton 5 Mairehau 5 Marshland 5 Somerfield 5 Temuka 5 Upper Riccarton 5 Wainoni 5 Woolston 5 Aranui 4 Beckenham 4 Burnside 4 Geraldine 4 Kaikoura 4 Merivale 4 New Brighton 4 Opawa 4 Prebbleton 4 Redwood 4 Russley 4 St Martins 4 Waimairi Beach 4 Waltham 4 West Melton 4 Woodend 4 Addington 3 Allenton 3 Cashmere 3 Hei Hei 3 Hillmorton 3 Leeston 3 Methven 3 Oxford 3 Parklands 3 Parkside 3 Philipstown 3 Rakaia 3 Richmond 3 South New Brighton 3 Sumner 3 Sydenham 3 Tinwald 3 Waimate 3 Ashley 2 Avonside 2 Barrington 2 Bryndwr 2 Casebrook 2 Cheviot 2 Culverden 2 Cust 2 Dallington 2 Diamond Harbour 2 Dunsandel 2 Fairlie 2 Ferrymead 2 Hanmer Springs 2 Harewood 2 Hinds 2 Huntsbury 2 Lyttelton 2 Marchwiel 2 North New Brighton 2 Northwood 2 Pegasus 2 Pleasant Point 2 Redcliffs 2 Sockburn 2 Taitapu 2 Templeton 2 Twizel 2 Watlington 2 Wigram 2 Akaroa 1 Bexley-Christchurch 1 Bromley 1 Broomfield 1 Burnham 1 Burnham Camp 1 Christchurch CBD 1 Clarkville 1 Duvauchelle 1 Gleniti 1 Glenwood 1 Hawarden 1 Heathcote Valley 1 Hororata 1 Islington-Christchurch 1 Kirwee 1 Kurow 1 Lake Tekapo 1 Leithfield 1 Little River 1 Loburn 1 Mayfield-Ashburton 1 Middleton 1 Mount Somers 1 Mt Pleasant 1 Netherby 1 North Beach 1 Ohoka 1 Phillipstown 1 Selwyn 1 Southbridge 1 St Andrews 1 Strowan 1 Waiau 1 Washdyke 1 West End 1

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About childcare in Canterbury

Canterbury has 489 licensed early-childhood services across 132 suburbs, from full-day education & care centres and sessional kindergartens to Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based educators. 489 offer 20 Hours ECE for eligible tamariki.

Every listing is drawn from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory and refreshed nightly. Use Smart Match to send one enquiry to the best-fit centres near you.

Frequently asked questions

How many childcare centres are there in Canterbury?

Canterbury has 489 licensed early-childhood services across 132 suburbs — education & care centres, kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based educators — all listed on Parent.nz and refreshed nightly from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory.

Which childcare in Canterbury offers 20 Hours ECE?

489 of the 489 licensed services in Canterbury offer 20 Hours ECE funding for eligible children aged 3–5. You can filter by 20 Hours ECE, age and availability on any suburb page.

How do I find a childcare centre with spaces near me in Canterbury?

Pick your suburb from the list above to compare centres side by side, filter by availability, then send a single enquiry — or use Smart Match to have Parent.nz shortlist the best-fit centres and enquire on your behalf.

What types of childcare are available in Canterbury?

You'll find full-day education & care centres, sessional kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo (te reo Māori immersion), Playcentres (parent-led) and home-based educators across Canterbury. Browse by type above to see every option.