Service type
The Rabbit Patch Preschool is an education and care service — the most common ECE type in New Zealand, typically operating all day, year-round.
20 Hours ECE
The Rabbit Patch Preschool participates in the 20 Hours ECE scheme, which funds up to 20 hours a week of early childhood education for children aged 3 to 5.
Authority
The Rabbit Patch Preschool is privately owned, operated by an individual, company, or other private entity.
Equity Index
The Rabbit Patch Preschool does not currently have an Equity Index rating because sufficient data is not currently available.
Children by age
As at July 2025, based on 82 children on the roll.
Children by ethnicity
Percentages may add up to more than 100%, since a child can be recorded under more than one ethnicity.
Location
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- Address161 Greers Road, Burnside, Christchurch
- Phone+64 3 358 2549
- Emailgail@rabbitpatch.co.nz
- ContactGail Clarke
Nearby ECE services
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The Enchanted Garden Education & Care Services · 790 m
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Kidsfirst Kindergartens Trengrove Kindergartens · 833 m
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The Willows Education & Care Services · 931 m
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The Rabbit Patch - Saffron Street Education & Care Services · 1.1 km
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Ilam Montessori Preschool Education & Care Services · 1.3 km
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What comes next
Primary schools closest to The Rabbit Patch Preschool — most children move into a primary school after early childhood education, though families are free to choose any school.
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Waimairi School 2.1 km
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Paparoa Street School 3.3 km
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Selwyn House School 3.7 km
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Our Lady of Victories 3.8 km
Data source
- SourceNZ Early Childhood Services Directory — Ministry of Education / Education Counts
- Ministry data last checked6 September 2026