Daycare & ECE in Lower Hutt Central
4 licensed early childhood services across 1 service type in Lower Hutt Central, Wellington.
Licensed services
4
Children enrolled
346
Service types
1
Region
Wellington
Estimate your costs: our FamilyBoost + Childcare Subsidy calculator stacks 20 Hours ECE, the means-tested Childcare Subsidy, and the IRD FamilyBoost rebate to show net weekly cost.
Services in Lower Hutt Central, by type
Education & Care — 4
Active Explorers Lower Hutt
Education & Care · Lower Hutt Central · 68 children
BestStart Cornwall Street
Education & Care · Lower Hutt Central · 100 children
Millie's House Connolly Street
Education & Care · Lower Hutt Central · 80 children
Beststart Melling
Education & Care · Lower Hutt Central · 98 children
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Lower Hutt Central?
- There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Lower Hutt Central: 4 education & care.
- Are kindergartens free in Lower Hutt Central?
- Free Kindergartens in Lower Hutt Central (and across NZ) participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds, meaning the first 20 hours per week are funded by the government. Optional charges may apply.
- What government support is available for childcare in Lower Hutt Central?
- NZ families can stack three forms of support: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at participating centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k household income).
Data sources: MOE ECE Directory
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