Daycare & ECE in Laird Park

Services in Laird Park, by type

Kindergarten — 1

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Central Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Laird Park

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens

ERO assessed Central Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades for children's wellbeing and whānau partnership, with effective support for diverse needs and positive parent engagement noted.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Laird Park?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Laird Park, Manawatū-Whanganui: 1 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 59 children.

Is there childcare near me in Laird Park?

Yes — Laird 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 Laird Park?

Central Kindergarten is the largest licensed centre in Laird Park with 30 children enrolled (kindergarten). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Laird Park offer 20 Hours ECE?

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

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

Which operator chains have centres in Laird Park?

Only one chain operates in Laird Park: Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens (1 centre). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in Laird Park?

Costs in Laird 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/laird-park/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Laird Park?

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