Cost of daycare in Burwood
8 licensed centres in Burwood, Canterbury — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Burwood, 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 Burwood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 6 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 1 |
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 Burwood
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Burwood.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 8 centres in Burwood 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 8 centres in Burwood
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (6)
Busy Bees Burwood
Busy Bees Burwood is an education and care service in Burwood with a current roll of 65 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from June 2021 found B grades across curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance, indicating the service meets Te Whāriki standards with appropriate resourcing and established systems for health, safety, and strategic direction.
Busy Bees Lake Terrace
Busy Bees Lake Terrace is an education and care centre in Burwood with a current roll of 68 children. Our analysis of the October 2021 ERO report shows B grades across children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance, indicating the service meets regulatory standards and has established self-review processes for ongoing improvement.
Kindercare Learning Centres - Burwood (208)
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their June 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and whānau partnership (all grade B), with health and safety compliance demonstrated. Bicultural practice was identified as emerging and requiring strengthening (grade C).
Little Explorers Preschool
Busy Bees Bottle Lake
Busy Bees Bottle Lake is an education and care service in Burwood, Christchurch, with a current roll of 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from June 2021 found the service graded B across all six dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. Positive interactions support children's wellbeing and inclusive curriculum, with health and safety processes established and monitored.
The Champion Centre Tamariki Toiora
The Champion Centre Tamariki Toiora is an education and care service in Burwood with a current roll of 45. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies bicultural practice and leadership & governance as both graded B, indicating effective systems for supporting whānau Māori and Pacific families, with improvement-focused leadership using inquiry well, though formal impact evaluation was noted as an area for development.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Burwood
- How much does daycare cost in Burwood?
- Daycare costs in Burwood 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 8 centres in Burwood, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Burwood offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 8 centres in Burwood 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 Burwood?
- 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 8 centres in Burwood). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Burwood?
- 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.
Full directory with safety + demographics
Your exact net weekly cost
Per-region cost comparison
Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
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
Last build refresh: . See full methodology + data sources pages for licences, refresh cadences, and known gaps.