Daycare & ECE in Houghton Bay

Services in Houghton Bay, by type

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Houghton Valley Playcentre

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Houghton Bay?

There are 1 licensed early childhood services in Houghton Bay, Wellington: 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 25 children.

Is there childcare near me in Houghton Bay?

Yes — Houghton Bay has 1 licensed early childhood service, 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 Houghton Bay?

Houghton Valley Playcentre is the largest licensed centre in Houghton Bay with 25 children enrolled (playcentre). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Houghton Bay offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 1 centres (0%) in Houghton Bay 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 Houghton Bay?

No kindergartens listed in Houghton Bay specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.

Which operator chains have centres in Houghton Bay?

Only one chain operates in Houghton Bay: Playcentre Aotearoa (1 centre). The other 0 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Houghton Bay?

Costs in Houghton Bay 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/houghton-bay/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Houghton Bay?

All 1 licensed centres in Houghton Bay are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Houghton Bay 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.