How much does daycare cost in Carterton North?

Daycare costs in Carterton North 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 5 centres in Carterton North, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Carterton North offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres in Carterton North 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 Carterton North?

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 5 centres in Carterton North). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Carterton North?

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 Carterton North

5 licensed centres in Carterton North, Wellington — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.

Modelled weekly cost in Carterton North, 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 Carterton North
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	3
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 Carterton North

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

20 Hours ECE

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

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

Education & Care (3)

Busy Bees Carterton

Education & Care · Carterton North

Busy Bees

Busy Bees Carterton was reviewed by ERO in October 2022. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance (all grade B), with bicultural practice (grade C) noted as an area for development, particularly in teacher confidence with te reo Māori and tikanga integration.

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Carterton Preschool Littlies

Education & Care · Carterton North

ERO's Akarangi review (July 2024) assessed the service across three dimensions. Our analysis of the ERO report grades curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and whānau partnership all as B: Te Whāriki outcomes are integrated through assessment and planning; children show strong belonging and positive experiences in an inclusive programme; and whānau actively contribute with their goals valued.

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Carterton Preschool

Education & Care · Carterton North

Carterton Preschool is an education and care service in Carterton North for up to 32 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (July 2024) found Whānau partnership was graded A, with active family participation and responsiveness to family goals demonstrated.

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Kindergarten (1)

Carterton Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Carterton North

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens

ERO assessed Carterton Kindergarten as Not well placed in January 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong bicultural practice (grade A) and solid performance in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all grade B), though the service was noted as requiring further development overall.

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Playcentre (1)

Carterton Playcentre

Playcentre · Carterton North

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Carterton North

How much does daycare cost in Carterton North?: Daycare costs in Carterton North 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 5 centres in Carterton North, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Carterton North offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 5 centres in Carterton North 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 Carterton North?: 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 5 centres in Carterton North). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Carterton North?: 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.