Daycare & ECE in Waiwhetu

Services in Waiwhetu, by type

Education & Care — 2

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Lollipops Waiwhetu

Education & Care · Waiwhetu

Lollipops Educare

Lollipops Waiwhetu is an education and care service in Waiwhetu with a current roll of 75 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from March 2021 found B grades across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with the service addressing previous compliance issues.

Roll 75

Shine Montessori Educare

Education & Care · Waiwhetu

Shine Montessori Educare is an education and care service in Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt. In our analysis of the February 2023 ERO report, the service received a B grade for children's wellbeing, with teachers noted as responsive to children's needs and providing effective support for self-esteem and language development.

Roll 50

Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Arohanui ki Te Tangata Marae Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo · Waiwhetu

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Arohanui ki Te Tangata Marae Trust is a kōhanga reo serving 33 children in Waiwhetu. Our analysis of the 2017 ERO report found A grades for children's wellbeing and leadership & governance, with children demonstrating strong security and belonging. Health and safety systems received a B grade with no concerns noted.

Roll 33

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Waiwhetu?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Waiwhetu, Wellington: 2 education & care, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 158 children.

Is there childcare near me in Waiwhetu?

Yes — Waiwhetu has 3 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 Waiwhetu?

Lollipops Waiwhetu is the largest licensed centre in Waiwhetu with 75 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Waiwhetu offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Waiwhetu 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 Waiwhetu?

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in Waiwhetu?

Yes — 1 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Waiwhetu. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Waiwhetu?

2 operator chains with centres in Waiwhetu: Lollipops Educare (1), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1). Plus 1 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Waiwhetu?

Costs in Waiwhetu 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/waiwhetu/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Waiwhetu?

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