Daycare & ECE in Whitby
8 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Whitby, Wellington.
Licensed services
8
Children enrolled
464
Service types
3
Region
Wellington
Estimate your costs: our FamilyBoost + Childcare Subsidy calculator stacks 20 Hours ECE, the means-tested Childcare Subsidy, and the IRD FamilyBoost rebate to show net weekly cost.
Services in Whitby, by type
Education & Care — 3
Kindergarten — 3
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Whitby?
- There are 8 licensed early childhood services in Whitby: 3 education & care, 3 kindergarten, 2 home-based.
- Are kindergartens free in Whitby?
- Free Kindergartens in Whitby (and across NZ) participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds, meaning the first 20 hours per week are funded by the government. Optional charges may apply.
- What government support is available for childcare in Whitby?
- NZ families can stack three forms of support: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at participating centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k household income).
Data sources: MOE ECE Directory
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