Daycare & ECE in Elsdon

Services in Elsdon, by type

Home-based — 1

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Etu Ao - Niu

Home-based · Elsdon

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens

ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in its 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong performance in curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and health and safety.

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Kindergarten — 1

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Katoa Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Elsdon

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens

ERO assessed Katoa Kindergarten as Not well placed in its May 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning (A), children's wellbeing (A), and bicultural practice (A), with whānau partnership graded B.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Elsdon?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Elsdon, Wellington: 3 education & care, 1 home-based, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 312 children.

Is there childcare near me in Elsdon?

Yes — Elsdon 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 Elsdon?

Educare Porirua LTD is the largest licensed centre in Elsdon with 87 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Elsdon offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Elsdon 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 Elsdon?

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

Is home-based childcare available in Elsdon?

1 licensed home-based ECE service operates in Elsdon. Home-based care typically suits families wanting small mixed-age groups in a domestic setting. Networks include PORSE, Nurtured at Home, and others — see the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Elsdon?

Only one chain operates in Elsdon: Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens (2 centres). The other 3 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Elsdon?

Costs in Elsdon 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/elsdon/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Elsdon?

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