Daycare & ECE in Mana

Services in Mana, by type

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Active Explorers Mana

Education & Care · Mana

Active Explorers

ERO assessed Active Explorers Mana as Not well placed in August 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified areas requiring improvement: curriculum and learning processes need development, bicultural practice requires stronger culturally responsive strategies, and leadership evaluation systems are newly implemented but not yet embedded. Strengths include children's wellbeing support and health and safety practices.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Mana?

There are 1 licensed early childhood services in Mana, Wellington: 1 education & care. Combined enrolment 77 children.

Is there childcare near me in Mana?

Yes — Mana has 1 licensed early childhood service, 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 Mana?

Active Explorers Mana is the largest licensed centre in Mana with 77 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Mana offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 1 centres (0%) in Mana 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 Mana?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Mana?

Only one chain operates in Mana: Active Explorers (1 centre). The other 0 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Mana?

Costs in Mana 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/mana/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Mana?

All 1 licensed centres in Mana are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Mana 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.