Daycare & ECE in Masterton Central
3 licensed early childhood services across 1 service type in Masterton Central, Wellington.
Composite = our 0–100 ECE quality score (weighted average of six ERO dimensions, normalised within Equity Index band). 20 Hours ECE & ERO coverage are counts of the 3 licensed services in Masterton Central.
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 Masterton Central, by type
Education & Care — 3
Pohutukawa Early Learning Centre
Pohutukawa Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Masterton Central with a current roll of 29 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates strong nurturing relationships supporting infant and toddler development, though governance structures and internal evaluation frameworks require further strengthening.
Puawai Childcare Centre
Wairarapa Montessori Ltd
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Schools in Masterton Central
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Masterton Central?
- There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Masterton Central, Wellington: 3 education & care. Combined enrolment 92 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Masterton Central?
- Yes — Masterton Central 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 Masterton Central?
- Wairarapa Montessori Ltd is the largest licensed centre in Masterton Central with 33 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Masterton Central offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 3 centres (0%) in Masterton 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 Masterton Central?
- No kindergartens listed in Masterton Central specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.
- How much does daycare cost in Masterton Central?
- Costs in Masterton 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/masterton-central/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Masterton Central?
- All 3 licensed centres in Masterton Central are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Masterton 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.
Understanding NZ ECE — topic guides
Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
Last build refresh: . See full methodology + data sources pages for licences, refresh cadences, and known gaps.