Daycare & ECE in Westown

Services in Westown, by type

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Westown Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Westown

Kindergartens Taranaki

ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in their May 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified Health & safety as a B-graded dimension, with legal compliance confirmed but a need to establish a monitoring system.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Westown?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Westown, Taranaki: 1 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 76 children.

Is there childcare near me in Westown?

Yes — Westown 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 Westown?

Westown Kindergarten is the largest licensed centre in Westown with 40 children enrolled (kindergarten). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Westown offer 20 Hours ECE?

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

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

Which operator chains have centres in Westown?

Only one chain operates in Westown: Kindergartens Taranaki (1 centre). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in Westown?

Costs in Westown 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/westown/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Westown?

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