How much does daycare cost in Dallington?

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

Which centres in Dallington offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres in Dallington 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 Dallington?

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

What's the cheapest daycare option in Dallington?

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 Dallington

2 licensed centres in Dallington, Canterbury — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.

Modelled weekly cost in Dallington, 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 Dallington
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 Dallington

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

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 2 centres in Dallington 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 2 centres in Dallington

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

Education & Care (2)

Woodlands Preschool Limited - Dallington

Education & Care · Dallington

Woodlands Preschool Limited - Dallington operates an inclusive, responsive curriculum with varied learning experiences. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in health and safety procedures and leadership practices, while noting that te reo Māori integration is an area for improvement.

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Educational Child Care Centre

Education & Care · Dallington

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Dallington

How much does daycare cost in Dallington?: Daycare costs in Dallington 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 Dallington, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Dallington offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 2 centres in Dallington 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 Dallington?: 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 Dallington). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Dallington?: 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.