Melodies Preschool is a small licensed preschool listed at 27 West Belt in Halswell, and described on its website as being in the heart of Lincoln. It takes children from age two until they start school, and is licensed for 34 children. It describes itself as a boutique, play-based preschool with nature-based elements. Its curriculum weaves music, dance, drama and visual arts into daily activities, inspired by Te Whāriki. Educators meet New Zealand early childhood qualification requirements.
The enrolment fee is $55.00 as at 2026, which includes a BPA-free drink bottle. Session fees are given on request, and WINZ subsidies are available with an application form. Children aged three and over who have completed 20 ECE hours do not pay fees for those hours. Invoices are paid one week in arrears, and a tour can be booked. Parents describe the teachers, the music programme, the group times and the outdoor play, and say their children were well prepared for school. It suits families in Halswell and Lincoln who want a small, music-rich preschool.