Daycare & ECE in Westport South

Services in Westport South, by type

Education & Care — 1

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Busy Bees Kawatiri

Education & Care · Westport South

Busy Bees

Busy Bees Kawatiri is an education and care service in Westport South with a current roll of 72 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from May 2021 found the service graded B across all four dimensions: curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service demonstrates curriculum informed by assessment and planning, respected parent partnerships, regulatory compliance, and sound operational leadership.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Westport South?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Westport South, West Coast: 1 education & care, 1 kindergarten, 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 198 children.

Is there childcare near me in Westport South?

Yes — Westport South 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 Westport South?

Westport Kindergarten is the largest licensed centre in Westport South with 96 children enrolled (kindergarten). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Westport South offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Westport South 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 Westport South?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Westport South?

Only one chain operates in Westport South: Busy Bees (1 centre). The other 2 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Westport South?

Costs in Westport South 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/westport-south/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Westport South?

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