Daycare & ECE in Upper Hutt

Services in Upper Hutt, by type

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Kindercare Learning Centres Whakatiki

Education & Care · Upper Hutt

Kindercare Learning Centres

ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, with a calm environment and good communication. The service was noted to require further development in curriculum and learning depth, and in strengthening whānau partnerships.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Upper Hutt?

There are 1 licensed early childhood services in Upper Hutt, Wellington: 1 education & care. Combined enrolment 120 children.

Is there childcare near me in Upper Hutt?

Yes — Upper Hutt has 1 licensed early childhood service, 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 Upper Hutt?

Kindercare Learning Centres Whakatiki is the largest licensed centre in Upper Hutt with 120 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Upper Hutt offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 1 centres (0%) in Upper Hutt 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 Upper Hutt?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Upper Hutt?

Only one chain operates in Upper Hutt: Kindercare Learning Centres (1 centre). The other 0 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Upper Hutt?

Costs in Upper Hutt 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/upper-hutt/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Upper Hutt?

All 1 licensed centres in Upper Hutt are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Upper Hutt 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.