Daycare & ECE in Waikanae Beach

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Waikanae Beach?

There are 1 licensed early childhood services in Waikanae Beach, Wellington: 1 education & care. Combined enrolment 25 children.

Is there childcare near me in Waikanae Beach?

Yes — Waikanae Beach 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 Waikanae Beach?

Waikanae Beach Kids is the largest licensed centre in Waikanae Beach with 25 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Waikanae Beach offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 1 centres (0%) in Waikanae Beach 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 Waikanae Beach?

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

How much does daycare cost in Waikanae Beach?

Costs in Waikanae Beach 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/waikanae-beach/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Waikanae Beach?

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