Daycare & ECE in Island Bay

Services in Island Bay, by type

Playcentre — 1

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Island Bay Playcentre

Playcentre · Island Bay

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Kindergarten — 1

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Island Bay Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Island Bay

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens

ERO assessed Island Bay Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2015. Our analysis of the ERO report identified curriculum and learning (grade C) and leadership and governance (grade C) as areas requiring significant strengthening. The service received grade B for children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Island Bay?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Island Bay, Wellington: 1 education & care, 1 playcentre, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 195 children.

Is there childcare near me in Island Bay?

Yes — Island Bay 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 Island Bay?

Curious Minds Early Learning Island Bay is the largest licensed centre in Island Bay with 106 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Island Bay offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Island 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 Island Bay?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Island Bay?

2 operator chains with centres in Island Bay: Playcentre Aotearoa (1), Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens (1). Plus 1 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Island Bay?

Costs in Island 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/island-bay/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Island Bay?

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