Cost of daycare in Cornmarket
8 licensed centres in Cornmarket, Manawatū-Whanganui — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Cornmarket, 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 Cornmarket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 5 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 3 |
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 Cornmarket
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Cornmarket.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 8 centres in Cornmarket 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 Cornmarket
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (5)
Rivercity Preschool
Little Flyers Early Learning
Little Flyers Early Learning is an education and care service in Cornmarket, Whanganui, currently caring for 36 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from September 2023 indicates B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and health and safety. The service demonstrates secure relationships and child-led decision-making, with te reo and tikanga embedded in practice and legal compliance affirmed.
KIDZ @ 303
KIDZ @ 303 is an education and care service in Cornmarket. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies areas for development in curriculum planning and bicultural practice, with Te Whāriki outcomes not yet clearly embedded in planning and evaluation, and te Tiriti relationships in early stages.
Whanganui Central Baptist Kindergarten (CBK)
The service was reviewed by ERO in December 2022. Our analysis of the ERO report found bicultural practice graded as C, with te Tiriti focus emerging and early-stage relationships with tangata whenua being established.
BestStart Harrison Street
ERO assessed BestStart Harrison Street as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the curriculum and learning dimension graded B, with play-based learning and community connections evident.
Te Kōhanga Reo (3)
Te Kōhanga Reo o Mangawhero Te Whare Pōtiki
Te Kōhanga Reo o Mangawhero Te Whare Pōtiki is a kōhanga reo serving 33 children in Cornmarket. Our analysis of the ERO report (June 2024) found the service was graded B for children's wellbeing, with a nurturing environment and positive interactions supporting holistic development, and B for whānau partnership, with increased engagement in learning and policy matters.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Mangawhero
Te Kōhanga Reo o Mangawhero is a kōhanga reo serving 33 children in Cornmarket, Whanganui District. Our analysis of the ERO report from May 2024 found the service creates a nurturing environment with caring interactions where children's happiness is prioritised. Whānau involvement in learning has increased, with regular communication and hui now established.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Rangahaua
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Cornmarket
- How much does daycare cost in Cornmarket?
- Daycare costs in Cornmarket 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 Cornmarket, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Cornmarket offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 8 centres in Cornmarket 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 Cornmarket?
- 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 Cornmarket). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Cornmarket?
- 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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