Daycare & ECE in Waikanae West

Services in Waikanae West, by type

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Waikanae Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Waikanae West

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens

ERO assessed Waikanae Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong whānau partnership (A grade) alongside sound practices in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and leadership and governance (all B grades).

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Waikanae West?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Waikanae West, Wellington: 1 kindergarten, 1 education & care. Combined enrolment 82 children.

Is there childcare near me in Waikanae West?

Yes — Waikanae West 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 West?

Waikanae Kindergarten is the largest licensed centre in Waikanae West with 42 children enrolled (kindergarten). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Waikanae West offer 20 Hours ECE?

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

Yes — 1 kindergarten in Waikanae West. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Which operator chains have centres in Waikanae West?

Only one chain operates in Waikanae West: Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens (1 centre). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in Waikanae West?

Costs in Waikanae West 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-west/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Waikanae West?

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