Daycare & ECE in Carterton North

Services in Carterton North, by type

Education & Care — 3

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Busy Bees Carterton

Education & Care · Carterton North

Busy Bees

Busy Bees Carterton was reviewed by ERO in October 2022. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance (all grade B), with bicultural practice (grade C) noted as an area for development, particularly in teacher confidence with te reo Māori and tikanga integration.

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Carterton Preschool Littlies

Education & Care · Carterton North

ERO's Akarangi review (July 2024) assessed the service across three dimensions. Our analysis of the ERO report grades curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and whānau partnership all as B: Te Whāriki outcomes are integrated through assessment and planning; children show strong belonging and positive experiences in an inclusive programme; and whānau actively contribute with their goals valued.

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Carterton Preschool

Education & Care · Carterton North

Carterton Preschool is an education and care service in Carterton North for up to 32 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (July 2024) found Whānau partnership was graded A, with active family participation and responsiveness to family goals demonstrated.

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Kindergarten — 1

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Carterton Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Carterton North

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens

ERO assessed Carterton Kindergarten as Not well placed in January 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong bicultural practice (grade A) and solid performance in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all grade B), though the service was noted as requiring further development overall.

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Playcentre — 1

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Carterton Playcentre

Playcentre · Carterton North

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Carterton North?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Carterton North, Wellington: 3 education & care, 1 kindergarten, 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 184 children.

Is there childcare near me in Carterton North?

Yes — Carterton North has 5 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 Carterton North?

Busy Bees Carterton is the largest licensed centre in Carterton North with 50 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Carterton North offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Carterton North 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 Carterton North?

Yes — 1 kindergarten in Carterton North. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Which operator chains have centres in Carterton North?

3 operator chains with centres in Carterton North: Busy Bees (1), Playcentre Aotearoa (1), Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens (1). Plus 2 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Carterton North?

Costs in Carterton North 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/carterton-north/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Carterton North?

All 5 licensed centres in Carterton North are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Carterton North 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.