Daycare & ECE in King Park

Services in King Park, by type

Education & Care — 2

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Active Explorers Shakespeare Street

Education & Care · King Park

Active Explorers

Active Explorers Shakespeare Street is an education and care service for 36 children in King Park. The service received an Akarangi review in September 2021. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum responsiveness, children's wellbeing support, and whānau partnership (all graded B), with child-centred leadership evident. Bicultural practice was identified as a key focus area requiring improvement for consistent integration throughout the curriculum (graded C).

Roll 36

The Children's House Greymouth

Education & Care · King Park

The Children's House Greymouth is an education and care service in King Park with a current roll of 50. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and health and safety, all graded B. The service has an effective learning environment with good resource use, establishes respectful partnerships with families, and demonstrates compliance with health and safety requirements.

Roll 50

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in King Park?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in King Park, West Coast: 2 education & care. Combined enrolment 86 children.

Is there childcare near me in King Park?

Yes — King Park 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 King Park?

The Children's House Greymouth is the largest licensed centre in King Park with 50 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in King Park offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres (0%) in King Park 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 King Park?

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

Which operator chains have centres in King Park?

Only one chain operates in King Park: Active Explorers (1 centre). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in King Park?

Costs in King Park 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/king-park/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in King Park?

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