Daycare & ECE in Waterloo

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Waterloo?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Waterloo, Wellington: 1 playcentre, 1 education & care. Combined enrolment 61 children.

Is there childcare near me in Waterloo?

Yes — Waterloo 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 Waterloo?

Childhood Concepts Birch Street is the largest licensed centre in Waterloo with 36 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Waterloo offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres (0%) in Waterloo 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 Waterloo?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Waterloo?

Only one chain operates in Waterloo: Playcentre Aotearoa (1 centre). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in Waterloo?

Costs in Waterloo 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/waterloo/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Waterloo?

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