Got young kids?

Our on campus Childcare Centre caters to kids aged 0 –5 years and is offering heavily discounted fees from July – December 2026.  

We know that balancing study with family and financial responsibilities can be challenging so we’ve made sure our offering provides a great, supportive option for you and your tamariki.  

Why choose us?  

• Our discounted fees are equivalent to any kindergarten (massive savings with over 50% off our standard rate)*.   

• We’re right on your doorstep, conveniently located just across the road from campus (easy drop-off and pick-up).  

• Fantastic teacher to child ratios (higher than many kindergartens).   

• 30 hours free for children aged 3-5 years*.  

• Get priority enrolment.  

• Option of school day or full day to fit around your study schedule.  

• Fun, mixed age setting with a designated infants and toddler space.  

• Warm, safe and welcoming environment where we offer specialised care and education for tamariki from birth to 5 years of age. 

*For children of Otago Polytechnic students studying 0.5FTE or more.

See full fees schedule here >  

What’s the fine print?  

This discount is available to any Otago Polytechnic student studying 0.5FTE or more. The offer is available from Monday 20 July – Thursday 17 December 2026 for children aged 2-5 years.  

We’ll be exploring the option to extend this offer into the future if it has good uptake.  

Sound good?  

If this sounds like something you’d like to explore further, please email childcare@op.ac.nz or call 0800 762 786.  

The Childcare Centre team are happy to answer any questions and would love to show you around if you’d like to visit the Centre.