Daycare & ECE in Parkvale-Napier/Hastings

Services in Parkvale-Napier/Hastings, by type

Education & Care — 3

Laugh Observe Learn Early Childhood Educare

Education & Care · Parkvale-Napier/Hastings

Laugh Observe Learn Early Childhood Educare provides education and care for 66 children in Hastings. Our analysis of the ERO report from November 2022 identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and health and safety. Whānau partnership was graded lower, with parent and whānau voice not yet systematically incorporated into strategic planning.

Roll 66

First Footsteps Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Parkvale-Napier/Hastings

First Footsteps Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Parkvale, Hastings, with a current roll of 40 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (July 2024) identified areas for development: curriculum planning does not yet consistently apply Te Whāriki learning outcomes, and te reo and tikanga are present but implemented inconsistently across the curriculum.

Roll 40

B

BestStart Willowpark Road

Education & Care · Parkvale-Napier/Hastings

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found the centre performed at grade B across all dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The centre had staffing ratios exceeding minimum requirements and a collaborative approach to planning with parents.

Roll 72

Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

K

Te Kōhanga Reo O Tika Tonu

Te Kōhanga Reo · Parkvale-Napier/Hastings

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Roll 25

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Parkvale-Napier/Hastings?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Parkvale-Napier/Hastings, Hawke's Bay: 3 education & care, 1 te kōhanga reo, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 243 children.

Is there childcare near me in Parkvale-Napier/Hastings?

Yes — Parkvale-Napier/Hastings 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 Parkvale-Napier/Hastings?

BestStart Willowpark Road is the largest licensed centre in Parkvale-Napier/Hastings with 72 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Parkvale-Napier/Hastings offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Parkvale-Napier/Hastings 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 Parkvale-Napier/Hastings?

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in Parkvale-Napier/Hastings?

Yes — 1 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Parkvale-Napier/Hastings. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Parkvale-Napier/Hastings?

2 operator chains with centres in Parkvale-Napier/Hastings: BestStart Educare (1), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1). Plus 3 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Parkvale-Napier/Hastings?

Costs in Parkvale-Napier/Hastings 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/parkvale-napier-hastings/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Parkvale-Napier/Hastings?

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