How much does daycare cost in Amberley?

Daycare costs in Amberley vary by service type and the age of your child. Modelled national medians: education & care centres charge around $320-$360/week for under-2s and $0-$65/week for 2-5 year olds depending on 20 Hours ECE participation. Free Kindergartens charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds due to 20 Hours funding. Of 6 centres in Amberley, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Amberley offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 6 centres in Amberley participate in 20 Hours ECE, which subsidises up to 20 hours/week for 3-5 year olds. See the per-centre listing below for participation status.

Can I get FamilyBoost for daycare in Amberley?

Yes. FamilyBoost is a 25% IRD rebate on weekly fees, capped at $75/week per family. Available at every licensed ECE service in NZ (including all 6 centres in Amberley). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Amberley?

In NZ, the lowest-cost ECE options are typically Free Kindergartens (3-5 year olds, ~$0/week with 20 Hours ECE) and Playcentres (parent-led, ~$20/week). For under-2s, all centre-based options charge fees — Childcare Subsidy from MSD plus FamilyBoost from IRD can substantially reduce out-of-pocket cost depending on household income.

Cost of daycare in Amberley

6 licensed centres in Amberley, Canterbury — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.

Modelled weekly cost in Amberley, by service type + age band

Per the OECE 2026 NZ funding rates. Net column shows out-of-pocket after FamilyBoost rebate (25% capped at $75/week).

Service type	Under 2	2-3 yrs	3-5 yrs (w/ 20 Hrs)	3-5 yrs (net w/ FB)	In Amberley
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	4
Playcentre	$20	$20	$20	$15	2

Modelled weekly cost assumes 25 hours/week of care. Real fees vary by centre, family circumstance, and term — confirm with each centre directly. Per-centre fee scraping is a Phase B item; this page shows national medians until live per-centre fees are ingested.

How to reduce your weekly cost in Amberley

NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Amberley.

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 6 centres in Amberley participate.

Childcare Subsidy

Means-tested. From MSD. Hourly subsidy based on household income, hours of work or study, and number of children. Apply via Work and Income.

FamilyBoost

25% rebate on weekly fees, capped at $75/week per family. From IRD. Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via myIR.

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All 6 centres in Amberley

Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.

Education & Care (4)

Amberley Community Preparatory School Inc

Education & Care · Amberley

The service has a responsive curriculum with intentional teaching emerging. Our analysis of the ERO report identified curriculum and learning as a B-graded dimension, though assessment documentation requires strengthening.

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Oakfields - Little Oaks Preschool Ltd

Education & Care · Amberley

Oakfields - Little Oaks Preschool Ltd is an education and care service in Amberley. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B for children's wellbeing, with children developing independence and confidence through respectful teacher engagement. Health and safety standards were met with a B grade, and non-compliances identified during review were addressed.

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Little Oaks Pre-School

Education & Care · Amberley

Little Oaks Pre-School is an education and care service with a current roll of 40 in Amberley. Our analysis of the January 2023 ERO report identifies sound curriculum practice aligned with Te Whāriki and Montessori philosophy with child-led learning, though bicultural practice is limited with no strategic approach described. Health and safety regulatory standards are now being met following previous non-compliances.

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Amberley Community Preschool

Education & Care · Amberley

Amberley Community Preschool is an education and care service for 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and whānau partnership, with particular strengths in language support and infant care, though assessment consistency could be improved.

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Playcentre (2)

Amberley Playcentre

Playcentre · Amberley

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Leithfield Playcentre

Playcentre · Amberley

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Amberley

How much does daycare cost in Amberley?: Daycare costs in Amberley vary by service type and the age of your child. Modelled national medians: education & care centres charge around $320-$360/week for under-2s and $0-$65/week for 2-5 year olds depending on 20 Hours ECE participation. Free Kindergartens charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds due to 20 Hours funding. Of 6 centres in Amberley, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Amberley offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 6 centres in Amberley participate in 20 Hours ECE, which subsidises up to 20 hours/week for 3-5 year olds. See the per-centre listing below for participation status.
Can I get FamilyBoost for daycare in Amberley?: Yes. FamilyBoost is a 25% IRD rebate on weekly fees, capped at $75/week per family. Available at every licensed ECE service in NZ (including all 6 centres in Amberley). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Amberley?: In NZ, the lowest-cost ECE options are typically Free Kindergartens (3-5 year olds, ~$0/week with 20 Hours ECE) and Playcentres (parent-led, ~$20/week). For under-2s, all centre-based options charge fees — Childcare Subsidy from MSD plus FamilyBoost from IRD can substantially reduce out-of-pocket cost depending on household income.