Daycare & ECE in Kaiwharawhara

Services in Kaiwharawhara, by type

Education & Care — 2

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Active Explorers Kaiwharawhara

Education & Care · Kaiwharawhara

Active Explorers

ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in February 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified areas for development across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice, with each dimension graded C.

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BestStart Kaiwharawhara

Education & Care · Kaiwharawhara

BestStart Educare

Our analysis of the ERO report from June 2021 shows BestStart Kaiwharawhara received B grades across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and health and safety. The service has responsive curriculum design informed by parent and whānau input, and implements monitored health and safety systems.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Kaiwharawhara?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Kaiwharawhara, Wellington: 2 education & care. Combined enrolment 165 children.

Is there childcare near me in Kaiwharawhara?

Yes — Kaiwharawhara has 2 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 Kaiwharawhara?

BestStart Kaiwharawhara is the largest licensed centre in Kaiwharawhara with 100 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Kaiwharawhara offer 20 Hours ECE?

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

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

Which operator chains have centres in Kaiwharawhara?

2 operator chains with centres in Kaiwharawhara: BestStart Educare (1), Active Explorers (1). Plus 0 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Kaiwharawhara?

Costs in Kaiwharawhara 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/kaiwharawhara/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Kaiwharawhara?

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