Daycare & ECE in Tawa
11 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Tawa, Wellington.
Licensed services
11
Children enrolled
581
Service types
3
Region
Wellington
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 Tawa, by type
Education & Care — 8
Kindercare Learning Centres Tawa
Education & Care · Tawa · 100 children
Reggio Bambini Private Preschool & Infant Centre
Education & Care · Tawa · 39 children
Educare Tawa
Education & Care · Tawa · 86 children
BestStart Tawa South
Education & Care · Tawa · 70 children
Tawa Montessori Preschool
Education & Care · Tawa · 24 children
CountryLife Early Education
Education & Care · Tawa · 35 children
Millie's House, Oxford St
Education & Care · Tawa · 39 children
BestStart Tawa
Education & Care · Tawa · 85 children
Kindergarten — 2
Te Kōhanga Reo — 1
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Tawa?
- There are 11 licensed early childhood services in Tawa: 8 education & care, 2 kindergarten, 1 te kōhanga reo.
- Are kindergartens free in Tawa?
- Free Kindergartens in Tawa (and across NZ) participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds, meaning the first 20 hours per week are funded by the government. Optional charges may apply.
- What government support is available for childcare in Tawa?
- NZ families can stack three forms of support: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at participating centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k household income).
Data sources: MOE ECE Directory
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