Daycare & ECE in Paraparaumu Central

Services in Paraparaumu Central, by type

Education & Care — 4

Educare Kāpiti

Education & Care · Paraparaumu Central

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Magic Sparks Kāpiti Ltd

Education & Care · Paraparaumu Central

Magic Sparks Kāpiti Ltd is an education and care service in Paraparaumu Central with a current roll of 65 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (February 2023) identified bicultural practice as graded B, with te reo and tikanga integrated into teaching, programme and documentation.

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Kindercare Learning Centres - Paraparaumu

Education & Care · Paraparaumu Central

Kindercare Learning Centres

Our analysis of the ERO report from May 2021 grades the service B for curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with B-level curriculum featuring planned and spontaneous learning experiences. Bicultural practice was graded C, with te Whāriki engagement identified as a next step for improvement.

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Wonder Kids Kāpiti

Education & Care · Paraparaumu Central

Wonder Kids

Wonder Kids Kāpiti is an education and care service for 30 children in Paraparaumu Central. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strong relationships and language-rich environments supporting children's wellbeing (B grade), effective whānau partnership with family goals incorporated into learning (B grade), and positive leadership with systematic evaluation practices, though capacity-building is noted as an area for development (B grade).

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Kindergarten — 1

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Ngahina Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Paraparaumu Central

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in May 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in whānau partnership and health & safety compliance, but found gaps in curriculum learning conversations, te ao Māori integration, and leadership development following staffing changes.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Paraparaumu Central?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Paraparaumu Central, Wellington: 4 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 315 children.

Is there childcare near me in Paraparaumu Central?

Yes — Paraparaumu Central has 5 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 Paraparaumu Central?

Kindercare Learning Centres - Paraparaumu is the largest licensed centre in Paraparaumu Central with 110 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Paraparaumu Central offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Paraparaumu 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 Paraparaumu Central?

Yes — 1 kindergarten in Paraparaumu Central. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Which operator chains have centres in Paraparaumu Central?

3 operator chains with centres in Paraparaumu Central: Kindercare Learning Centres (1), Wonder Kids (1), Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens (1). Plus 2 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Paraparaumu Central?

Costs in Paraparaumu 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/paraparaumu-central/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Paraparaumu Central?

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