Cost of daycare in Cannons Creek
6 licensed centres in Cannons Creek, Wellington — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Cannons Creek, 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 Cannons Creek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 2 |
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 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 Cannons Creek
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Cannons Creek.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 6 centres in Cannons Creek 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 6 centres in Cannons Creek
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Kindergarten (2)
Nuanua Kindergarten
ERO assessed Nuanua Kindergarten as Not well placed in June 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing, bicultural practice honouring Tokelauan and Samoan cultures, and effective leadership, with all dimensions graded B. The service was developing curriculum assessment and planning, with growing te ao Māori knowledge and improved health and safety systems.
Maraeroa Kindergarten
ERO assessed Maraeroa Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and health and safety compliance, but noted that whānau partnership required further development, particularly in consistency and strengthening learning partnerships with families.
Te Kōhanga Reo (2)
Te Kōhanga Reo o Manawanui
Te Kōhanga Reo o Manawanui is a kōhanga reo in Cannons Creek with 40 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies exemplary bicultural practice and te reo Māori immersion (A grade), sound curriculum planning and leadership (B grades), but notes emerging whānau engagement and non-compliance with health and safety bedding requirements (both C grades) that require attention.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Waikato Tairāwhiti
Te Kōhanga Reo o Waikato Tairāwhiti is a kōhanga reo serving 45 children in Cannons Creek. Our analysis of the ERO report shows strong performance in curriculum and learning, with comprehensive collaborative planning and regular programme evaluation. Health and safety policies are mostly updated and aligned with legislation. Leadership and governance requires strengthening, particularly in internal review processes, policy review cycles, and financial management.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Cannons Creek
- How much does daycare cost in Cannons Creek?
- Daycare costs in Cannons Creek 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 Cannons Creek, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Cannons Creek offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 6 centres in Cannons Creek 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 Cannons Creek?
- 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 Cannons Creek). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Cannons Creek?
- 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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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
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