Daycare & ECE in Lansdowne-Masterton

Services in Lansdowne-Masterton, by type

Education & Care — 3

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Busy Bees Masterton

Education & Care · Lansdowne-Masterton

Busy Bees

ERO assessed Busy Bees Masterton as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified Curriculum & learning as an area needing strengthening, particularly in assessment and individualized learning planning. Whānau partnership and Bicultural practice were graded as Competent, with communication systems and tikanga embedded, though cultural acknowledgment and strategic implementation across the organization have scope for development.

Roll 60

A

Active Explorers Masterton

Education & Care · Lansdowne-Masterton

Active Explorers

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in January 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound curriculum and teaching practices (B grade) and responsive approaches to children's wellbeing (B grade), alongside bicultural practice that required strengthening (C grade). Leadership showed improvement focus with room to develop evaluation capability.

Roll 76

Makoura Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Lansdowne-Masterton

Makoura Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Masterton with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (September 2024) shows the centre received an A grade for curriculum and learning, with an intentional, responsive approach aligned to family priorities. B grades were awarded for children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, with noted areas for development in documentation and internal evaluation.

Roll 50

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Lansdowne-Masterton?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Lansdowne-Masterton, Wellington: 3 education & care. Combined enrolment 186 children.

Is there childcare near me in Lansdowne-Masterton?

Yes — Lansdowne-Masterton 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 Lansdowne-Masterton?

Active Explorers Masterton is the largest licensed centre in Lansdowne-Masterton with 76 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Lansdowne-Masterton offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Lansdowne-Masterton 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 Lansdowne-Masterton?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Lansdowne-Masterton?

2 operator chains with centres in Lansdowne-Masterton: Busy Bees (1), Active Explorers (1). Plus 1 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Lansdowne-Masterton?

Costs in Lansdowne-Masterton 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/lansdowne-masterton/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Lansdowne-Masterton?

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