Daycare & ECE in Kelson

Services in Kelson, by type

Kindergarten — 1

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Kelson Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Kelson

Hutt City Kindergartens

ERO assessed Kelson Kindergarten as Not well placed in November 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership, but identified bicultural practice as an area needing development and deepening.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Kelson?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Kelson, Wellington: 1 kindergarten, 1 education & care. Combined enrolment 81 children.

Is there childcare near me in Kelson?

Yes — Kelson 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 Kelson?

Kelson Kindergarten is the largest licensed centre in Kelson with 45 children enrolled (kindergarten). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Kelson offer 20 Hours ECE?

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

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

Which operator chains have centres in Kelson?

Only one chain operates in Kelson: Hutt City Kindergartens (1 centre). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in Kelson?

Costs in Kelson 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/kelson/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Kelson?

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