Daycare & ECE in Waikanae East

Services in Waikanae East, by type

Playcentre — 1

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Waikanae Playcentre

Playcentre · Waikanae East

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Education & Care — 1

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BestStart Waikanae

Education & Care · Waikanae East

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Waikanae as Not well placed in February 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety. Areas for development include curriculum and learning practices, bicultural practice engagement with whānau, and the robustness of leadership and self-review processes.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Waikanae East?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Waikanae East, Wellington: 1 playcentre, 1 education & care. Combined enrolment 70 children.

Is there childcare near me in Waikanae East?

Yes — Waikanae East has 2 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 Waikanae East?

BestStart Waikanae is the largest licensed centre in Waikanae East with 40 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Waikanae East offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres (0%) in Waikanae East 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 East?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Waikanae East?

2 operator chains with centres in Waikanae East: BestStart Educare (1), Playcentre Aotearoa (1). Plus 0 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Waikanae East?

Costs in Waikanae East 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-east/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Waikanae East?

All 2 licensed centres in Waikanae East are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Waikanae East 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.