West Coast

Childcare in West Coast

Compare all 20 licensed early-childhood services across 10 suburbs in West Coast— education & care, kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based care. Choose a suburb to see centres near you.

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Busy Bees Kawatiri

Westport, West Coast

★ 5.0 (21)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Wild Places Education

Paroa-Greymouth, West Coast

★ 5.0 (17)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Active Explorers Nelson Street

Greymouth South, West Coast

★ 5.0 (8)20 Hrs ECE

Playcentre

Westport Playcentre

Westport, West Coast

★ 5.0 (7)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Active Explorers Shakespeare Street

Greymouth, West Coast

★ 5.0 (7)20 Hrs ECE

Kindergarten

Westport Kindergarten

Westport, West Coast

★ 5.0 (5)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Harper Park Early learning Centre

Hokitika, West Coast

★ 5.0 (4)20 Hrs ECE

Kindergarten

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Karoro

Greymouth, West Coast

★ 5.0 (2)20 Hrs ECE

Kindergarten

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Greymouth

Greymouth, West Coast

★ 5.0 (2)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

A to Z Preschool

Greymouth, West Coast

★ 5.0 (1)20 Hrs ECE

Kindergarten

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hokitika

Hokitika, West Coast

★ 5.0 (1)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

The Children's House Greymouth

Greymouth, West Coast

★ 5.0 (1)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Active Explorers Hokitika

Hokitika, West Coast

★ 4.7 (3)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Westport Early Learning Centre

Westport, West Coast

★ 3.4 (5)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Gloriavale Christian Preschool

Lake Haupiri, West Coast

★ 3.0 (149)20 Hrs ECE

Playcentre

Paroa Playcentre

Paroa, West Coast

★ 0.0 (0)20 Hrs ECE

Playcentre

Kaniere Playcentre

Kaniere, West Coast

★ 0.0 (0)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Reefton Early Learning Centre

Reefton, West Coast

★ 0.0 (0)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

The Children's House Hokitika

Hokitika, West Coast

★ 0.0 (0)20 Hrs ECE

Playcentre

Grey Valley Playcentre

Ahaura, West Coast

★ 0.0 (0)20 Hrs ECE

Suburbs in West Coast

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Greymouth 5 Hokitika 4 Westport 4 Ahaura 1 Greymouth South 1 Kaniere 1 Lake Haupiri 1 Paroa 1 Paroa-Greymouth 1 Reefton 1

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About childcare in West Coast

West Coast has 20 licensed early-childhood services across 10 suburbs, from full-day education & care centres and sessional kindergartens to Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based educators. 20 offer 20 Hours ECE for eligible tamariki.

Every listing is drawn from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory and refreshed nightly. Use Smart Match to send one enquiry to the best-fit centres near you.

Frequently asked questions

How many childcare centres are there in West Coast?

West Coast has 20 licensed early-childhood services across 10 suburbs — education & care centres, kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based educators — all listed on Parent.nz and refreshed nightly from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory.

Which childcare in West Coast offers 20 Hours ECE?

20 of the 20 licensed services in West Coast offer 20 Hours ECE funding for eligible children aged 3–5. You can filter by 20 Hours ECE, age and availability on any suburb page.

How do I find a childcare centre with spaces near me in West Coast?

Pick your suburb from the list above to compare centres side by side, filter by availability, then send a single enquiry — or use Smart Match to have Parent.nz shortlist the best-fit centres and enquire on your behalf.

What types of childcare are available in West Coast?

You'll find full-day education & care centres, sessional kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo (te reo Māori immersion), Playcentres (parent-led) and home-based educators across West Coast. Browse by type above to see every option.