Daycare & ECE in Te Aro

Services in Te Aro, by type

Home-based — 3

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Barnardos Early Learning Home Based Kāpiti/Horowhenua

Home-based · Te Aro

Barnardos New Zealand

Roll 80

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Barnardos Early Learning Home Based Wellington Wha

Home-based · Te Aro

Barnardos New Zealand

ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in January 2021. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum delivery, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership (all grade B), but identified whānau partnership as an area needing development (grade C), with parent engagement and incorporation of whānau aspirations requiring strengthening.

Roll 80

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Barnardos Early Learning Home Based Wellington Tahi

Home-based · Te Aro

Barnardos New Zealand

ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found health and safety practices met legal compliance requirements with systems in place.

Roll 60

Education & Care — 2

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Barnardos Early Learning Centre Wellington Central

Education & Care · Te Aro

Barnardos New Zealand

The centre was reviewed by ERO in January 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report found the curriculum is effectively aligned with Te Whariki and health and safety practices meet regulatory standards. Whānau partnership was identified as an area for development, particularly around parent voice and responsiveness.

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Millie's House, Hopper St

Education & Care · Te Aro

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Te Aro?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Te Aro, Wellington: 3 home-based, 2 education & care. Combined enrolment 312 children.

Is there childcare near me in Te Aro?

Yes — Te Aro 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 Te Aro?

Barnardos Early Learning Home Based Kāpiti/Horowhenua is the largest licensed centre in Te Aro with 80 children enrolled (home-based). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Te Aro offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Te Aro 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 Te Aro?

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

Is home-based childcare available in Te Aro?

3 licensed home-based ECE services operate in Te Aro. Home-based care typically suits families wanting small mixed-age groups in a domestic setting. Networks include PORSE, Nurtured at Home, and others — see the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Te Aro?

Only one chain operates in Te Aro: Barnardos New Zealand (4 centres). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in Te Aro?

Costs in Te Aro 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/te-aro/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Te Aro?

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