How much does daycare cost in Clive?

Daycare costs in Clive 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 Clive, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Clive offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres in Clive 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 Clive?

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 Clive). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Clive?

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 Clive

5 licensed centres in Clive, Hawke's Bay — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.

Modelled weekly cost in Clive, 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 Clive
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	3
Te Kōhanga Reo	$200	$150	$30	$22.5	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 Clive

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

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 Clive 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 Clive

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

Education & Care (3)

Nature Preschool New Zealand is an education and care service for 27 children in Clive. Our analysis of the ERO report (May 2024) found bicultural practice and leadership & governance both at grade C, indicating early-stage development in cultural competency and a need to strengthen internal evaluation and distributed leadership approaches.

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Te Kōhanga Reo (2)

Te Kōhanga Reo o Whakatū

Te Kōhanga Reo · Clive

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Whakatū had an Education Review in December 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service strengths in curriculum and learning, with detailed planning aligned to Te Whāriki and intentional teaching strategies. Leadership and governance showed strategic planning with professional learning systems in place, though internal evaluation systems are still developing.

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Pūnanga Te Wao

Te Kōhanga Reo · Clive

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Pūnanga Te Wao is a kōhanga reo serving 16 children in Clive. In our analysis of the ERO report, the service received an A grade for whānau partnership, reflecting well-established processes, clear communication, strong whānau engagement and attendance.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Clive

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