Daycare & ECE in Cannons Creek
6 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Cannons Creek, Wellington.
Composite = our 0–100 ECE quality score (weighted average of six ERO dimensions, normalised within Equity Index band). 20 Hours ECE & ERO coverage are counts of the 6 licensed services in Cannons Creek.
Estimate your costs: our FamilyBoost + Childcare Subsidy calculator stacks 20 Hours ECE, the means-tested Childcare Subsidy, and the IRD FamilyBoost rebate to show net weekly cost.
Services in Cannons Creek, by type
Kindergarten — 2
Nuanua Kindergarten
ERO assessed Nuanua Kindergarten as Not well placed in June 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing, bicultural practice honouring Tokelauan and Samoan cultures, and effective leadership, with all dimensions graded B. The service was developing curriculum assessment and planning, with growing te ao Māori knowledge and improved health and safety systems.
Maraeroa Kindergarten
ERO assessed Maraeroa Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and health and safety compliance, but noted that whānau partnership required further development, particularly in consistency and strengthening learning partnerships with families.
Te Kōhanga Reo — 2
Te Kōhanga Reo o Manawanui
Te Kōhanga Reo o Manawanui is a kōhanga reo in Cannons Creek with 40 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies exemplary bicultural practice and te reo Māori immersion (A grade), sound curriculum planning and leadership (B grades), but notes emerging whānau engagement and non-compliance with health and safety bedding requirements (both C grades) that require attention.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Waikato Tairāwhiti
Te Kōhanga Reo o Waikato Tairāwhiti is a kōhanga reo serving 45 children in Cannons Creek. Our analysis of the ERO report shows strong performance in curriculum and learning, with comprehensive collaborative planning and regular programme evaluation. Health and safety policies are mostly updated and aligned with legislation. Leadership and governance requires strengthening, particularly in internal review processes, policy review cycles, and financial management.
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Schools in Cannons Creek
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Cannons Creek?
- There are 6 licensed early childhood services in Cannons Creek, Wellington: 2 kindergarten, 2 te kōhanga reo, 2 education & care. Combined enrolment 292 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Cannons Creek?
- Yes — Cannons Creek has 6 licensed early childhood services, every one of them listed below with its address, service type and 20 Hours ECE status. To rank them by walking or driving distance from your exact address, use our find-by-address radius search.
- What's the largest daycare in Cannons Creek?
- Nuanua Kindergarten is the largest licensed centre in Cannons Creek with 70 children enrolled (kindergarten). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Cannons Creek offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 6 centres (0%) in Cannons Creek participate in 20 Hours ECE, which subsidises up to 20 hours/week of care for 3-5 year olds. The 20-Hrs pill on each centre card below shows participation.
- Are there kindergartens in Cannons Creek?
- Yes — 2 kindergartens in Cannons Creek. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in Cannons Creek?
- Yes — 2 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Cannons Creek. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in Cannons Creek?
- 2 operator chains with centres in Cannons Creek: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (2), Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens (1). Plus 3 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Cannons Creek?
- Costs in Cannons Creek follow the NZ national pattern: education & care centres typically $280-$360/week for under-2s, dropping to $0-$100/week for 3-5 year olds at 20-Hours-participating centres. Free Kindergartens charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds. FamilyBoost (25% IRD rebate, $75/week cap) applies on top. See our /cost-of-daycare/cannons-creek/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Cannons Creek?
- All 6 licensed centres in Cannons Creek are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Cannons Creek centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k-$180k household income). Use our /familyboost-calculator for your specific net weekly cost.
- How much is childcare per hour NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Cannons Creek.
- How much does it cost to care for a child per week?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Cannons Creek.
- How much does a child cost per week in NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Cannons Creek.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Cannons Creek.
Understanding NZ ECE — topic guides
Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
Last build refresh: . See full methodology + data sources pages for licences, refresh cadences, and known gaps.