Daycare & ECE in Featherston

Services in Featherston, by type

Kindergarten — 1

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Meta Riddiford Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Featherston

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Featherston?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Featherston, Wellington: 1 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 63 children.

What's the largest daycare in Featherston?

Meta Riddiford Kindergarten is the largest licensed centre in Featherston with 40 children enrolled (kindergarten). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Featherston offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres (0%) in Featherston 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 Featherston?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Featherston?

Only one chain operates in Featherston: Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens (1 centre). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in Featherston?

Costs in Featherston 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/featherston/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Featherston?

All 2 licensed centres in Featherston are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Featherston 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.