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Childcare in Otago

Compare all 176 licensed early-childhood services across 62 suburbs in Otago— education & care, kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based care. Choose a suburb to see centres near you.

176 centres176 with 20 Hours ECE62 suburbs4.8 avg rating

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Education & Care

BestStart Hanleys Farm

Queenstown, Otago
★ 5.0 (49)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

City Impact Church Queenstown Early Childhood Centre

Frankton-Queenstown, Otago
★ 5.0 (31)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Wanaexcel Education Hub

Wanaka, Otago
★ 5.0 (20)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

City Impact Church Childcare Balclutha

Balclutha, Otago
★ 5.0 (20)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Pinnacles

Wanaka, Otago
★ 5.0 (18)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Montessori The Gardens

North East Valley, Otago
★ 5.0 (17)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Mosgiel

Mosgiel, Otago
★ 5.0 (16)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Balclutha

Balclutha, Otago
★ 5.0 (13)20 Hrs ECE

All centres in Otago

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Education & Care

BestStart Hanleys Farm

Queenstown, Otago
★ 5.0 (49)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

City Impact Church Queenstown Early Childhood Centre

Frankton-Queenstown, Otago
★ 5.0 (31)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

City Impact Church Childcare Balclutha

Balclutha, Otago
★ 5.0 (20)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Wanaexcel Education Hub

Wanaka, Otago
★ 5.0 (20)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Pinnacles

Wanaka, Otago
★ 5.0 (18)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Montessori The Gardens

North East Valley, Otago
★ 5.0 (17)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Mosgiel

Mosgiel, Otago
★ 5.0 (16)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Balclutha

Balclutha, Otago
★ 5.0 (13)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Islington Early Childhood Centre Inc

North East Valley, Otago
★ 5.0 (12)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Kaikorai Valley Road

Bradford, Otago
★ 5.0 (12)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Montessori Oamaru by Busy Bees

Oamaru, Otago
★ 5.0 (12)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Little Wonders Cromwell

Cromwell, Otago
★ 5.0 (10)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Queenstown

Queenstown, Otago
★ 5.0 (10)20 Hrs ECE
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Maori Hill Montessori Preschool

Maori Hill, Otago
★ 5.0 (9)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Barnardos Early Learning Centre Cromwell

Cromwell, Otago
★ 5.0 (7)20 Hrs ECE
Home-based

Barnardos Early Learning Home Based Southland One

Cromwell, Otago
★ 5.0 (7)20 Hrs ECE
Playcentre

Opoho Playcentre

Opoho, Otago
★ 5.0 (7)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

St Clair Corner Early Learning Centre

St Clair, Otago
★ 5.0 (7)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Little Wonders Oamaru

Oamaru, Otago
★ 5.0 (7)20 Hrs ECE
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BestStart Wooing Tree

Cromwell, Otago
★ 5.0 (6)20 Hrs ECE
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Mountainside Educare Ltd

Wanaka, Otago
★ 5.0 (6)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Bunny Burrows Limited

St Kilda, Otago
★ 5.0 (6)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Otago Polytechnic Childcare Centre

Dunedin, Otago
★ 5.0 (5)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Mini Thinkers

Musselburgh, Otago
★ 5.0 (5)20 Hrs ECE

Suburbs in Otago

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Dunedin 13Wanaka 12Queenstown 11Oamaru 10Mosgiel 9Cromwell 8Dunedin Central 8Alexandra 7Balclutha 7St Clair 5Frankton-Queenstown 4Musselburgh 4South Dunedin 4Arrowtown 3Caversham 3Kaikorai 3Milton 3North East Valley 3St Kilda 3Andersons Bay 2Brockville 2Clinton 2Dunedin North 2Frankton 2
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Green Island 2Halfway Bush 2Mornington 2Palmerston 2Port Chalmers 2Ranfurly 2Waikouaiti 2Wakari 2Bradford 1Brighton 1Clyde 1Clydevale 1Concord 1Corstorphine 1Fairfield 1Fernhill-Queenstown 1Glenorchy 1Hawea Flat 1Kaitangata 1Karaka 1Lawrence 1Macandrew Bay 1Maheno 1Maia 1Maori Hill 1Ophir 1Opoho 1Outram 1Owaka 1Pine Hill 1Portobello 1Roslyn 1Roxburgh 1Sawyers Bay 1South Oamaru 1St Leonards-Dunedin 1Tapanui 1Waitati 1

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About childcare in Otago

Otago has 176 licensed early-childhood services across 62 suburbs, from full-day education & care centres and sessional kindergartens to Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based educators. 176 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 Otago?
Otago has 176 licensed early-childhood services across 62 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 Otago offers 20 Hours ECE?
176 of the 176 licensed services in Otago 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 Otago?
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 Otago?
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 Otago. Browse by type above to see every option.