Cost of daycare in College Estate
2 licensed centres in College Estate, Manawatū-Whanganui — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in College Estate, 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 College Estate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 College Estate
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in College Estate.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 2 centres in College Estate 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 2 centres in College Estate
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (2)
BestStart Glasgow Street
BestStart Glasgow Street is an education and care service in College Estate, Whanganui District, with a roll of 110 children. Our analysis of the 2020 ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance (all grade B), though bicultural practice was graded C with limited te reo Māori opportunities in meaningful contexts.
YMCA Community Early Years Learning Centre
Frequently asked about daycare costs in College Estate
- How much does daycare cost in College Estate?
- Daycare costs in College Estate 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 2 centres in College Estate, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in College Estate offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 2 centres in College Estate 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 College Estate?
- 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 2 centres in College Estate). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in College Estate?
- 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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