Daycare & ECE in Fitzroy

Services in Fitzroy, by type

Kindergarten — 1

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Fitzroy Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Fitzroy

Kindergartens Taranaki

ERO assessed Fitzroy Kindergarten as Not well placed in April 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing and whānau partnership (both grade A), with curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance all graded B. The service was noted to have effective assessment planning and strong family engagement, though areas for development included reflecting children's cultures more comprehensively in documentation and strengthening monitoring systems.

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Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Waiwhakaiho

Te Kōhanga Reo · Fitzroy

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Waiwhakaiho is a kōhanga reo serving 30 children in Fitzroy. Our analysis of the January 2023 ERO report shows strengths in bicultural practice, with te reo Māori embedded throughout the programme and strong cultural leadership. The curriculum is sound and aligned to Te Whāriki, though assessment and evaluation could be strengthened; health and safety policies and practices meet regulatory requirements.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Fitzroy?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Fitzroy, Taranaki: 1 education & care, 1 kindergarten, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 102 children.

Is there childcare near me in Fitzroy?

Yes — Fitzroy has 3 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 Fitzroy?

Butterfly Preschool is the largest licensed centre in Fitzroy with 38 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Fitzroy offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy?

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in Fitzroy?

Yes — 1 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Fitzroy. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Fitzroy?

2 operator chains with centres in Fitzroy: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1), Kindergartens Taranaki (1). Plus 1 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Fitzroy?

Costs in Fitzroy 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/fitzroy/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Fitzroy?

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