Cost of daycare in Bishopdale
7 licensed centres in Bishopdale, Canterbury — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Bishopdale, 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 Bishopdale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 5 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 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 Bishopdale
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Bishopdale.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 7 centres in Bishopdale participate.
Means-tested. From MSD. Hourly subsidy based on household income, hours of work or study, and number of children. Apply via Work and Income.
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.
All 7 centres in Bishopdale
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (5)
Kindercare Learning Centres - Bishopdale
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in June 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership (all graded B), but noted bicultural practice as an area requiring development (graded C).
Wonderhub Early Learning Centre
Wonderhub Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Bishopdale with a current roll of 40 children. Our analysis of the February 2024 ERO report found the centre promotes children's wellbeing and has established whānau partnership opportunities, but curriculum implementation and bicultural practices are still developing, with Te Whāriki outcomes not yet consistently implemented across the service.
Pūmanawa Bishopdale
Pūmanawa Bishopdale is an education and care service in Bishopdale with a roll of 40 children. Our analysis of the May 2022 ERO report identified strengths in play-based curriculum delivery, children's wellbeing, and health and safety management (all graded B). Bicultural practice was graded C and noted as an area for development and improvement.
Bishopdale Community Preschool
Cotswold Preschool and Nursery
Kindergarten (2)
Kidsfirst Kindergartens Cotswold Avenue
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and bicultural practice, all graded A.
Kidsfirst Kindergartens Northcote
ERO assessed this kindergarten as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found bicultural practice graded as B, with te reo and tikanga integrated respectfully and commitment to deeper iwi connections identified.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Bishopdale
- How much does daycare cost in Bishopdale?
- Daycare costs in Bishopdale 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 7 centres in Bishopdale, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Bishopdale offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 7 centres in Bishopdale 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 Bishopdale?
- 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 7 centres in Bishopdale). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Bishopdale?
- 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.
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Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
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