Service type
The Rabbit Patch - Saffron Street 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 - Saffron Street 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 - Saffron Street is privately owned, operated by an individual, company, or other private entity.
Equity Index
The Rabbit Patch - Saffron Street does not currently have an Equity Index rating because sufficient data is not currently available.
Children by age
As at July 2025, based on 98 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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- Address22 Saffron Street, Burnside, Christchurch
- Phone+64 3 359 0196
- Emailgail@rabbitpatch.co.nz
- ContactGail Clarke
Nearby ECE services
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The Willows Education & Care Services · 324 m
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The Enchanted Garden Education & Care Services · 348 m
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Pūmanawa Bishopdale Education & Care Services · 985 m
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The Rabbit Patch Preschool Education & Care Services · 1.1 km
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Kidsfirst Kindergartens Trengrove Kindergartens · 1.3 km
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What comes next
Primary schools closest to The Rabbit Patch - Saffron Street — 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 1.5 km
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Paparoa Street School 2.5 km
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Papanui Primary School 2.7 km
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Selwyn House School 3.5 km
Data source
- SourceNZ Early Childhood Services Directory — Ministry of Education / Education Counts
- Ministry data last checked6 September 2026