Daycare & ECE in Lower Hutt Central

Services in Lower Hutt Central, by type

Education & Care — 4

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Active Explorers Lower Hutt

Education & Care · Lower Hutt Central

Active Explorers

Active Explorers Lower Hutt is an education and care centre in Lower Hutt. Our analysis of the ERO report from November 2021 found the service received B grades across all four dimensions: curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance.

Roll 68

B

BestStart Cornwall Street

Education & Care · Lower Hutt Central

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Cornwall Street as not well placed in May 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrated strong bicultural practice (Grade A) with Te ao Māori embedded throughout, and achieved Grade B in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and leadership and governance.

Roll 100

Millie's House Connolly Street

Education & Care · Lower Hutt Central

ERO's October 2023 review did not assign an overall placement. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received B grades for Curriculum & learning and Children's wellbeing, with teachers responding attentively to children's cues and curriculum aligned to the service's philosophy. Bicultural practice was graded C, with te reo Māori present but limited and localised bicultural curriculum still developing.

Roll 80

B

Beststart Melling

Education & Care · Lower Hutt Central

BestStart Educare

Beststart Melling is an education and care service in Lower Hutt Central with a current roll of 98 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from October 2020 found the service graded B across children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance, indicating positive interactions between children and staff and reasonable steps to meet regulatory standards.

Roll 98

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Lower Hutt Central?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Lower Hutt Central, Wellington: 4 education & care. Combined enrolment 346 children.

Is there childcare near me in Lower Hutt Central?

Yes — Lower Hutt Central has 4 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 Lower Hutt Central?

BestStart Cornwall Street is the largest licensed centre in Lower Hutt Central with 100 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Lower Hutt Central offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in Lower Hutt Central 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 Lower Hutt Central?

No kindergartens listed in Lower Hutt Central specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.

Which operator chains have centres in Lower Hutt Central?

2 operator chains with centres in Lower Hutt Central: BestStart Educare (2), Active Explorers (1). Plus 1 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Lower Hutt Central?

Costs in Lower Hutt Central 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/lower-hutt-central/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Lower Hutt Central?

All 4 licensed centres in Lower Hutt Central are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Lower Hutt Central 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.