Cost of daycare in Dargaville
7 licensed centres in Dargaville, Northland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Dargaville, 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 Dargaville |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 2 |
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 2 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 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 Dargaville
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Dargaville.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 7 centres in Dargaville 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 7 centres in Dargaville
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Playcentre (2)
Te Kopuru Playcentre
ERO assessed Te Kopuru Playcentre as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified a strength in whānau partnership, where parents are actively engaged as educators and involved in consensus-based decision-making.
Dargaville Playcentre
Education & Care (2)
Family Link Childcare
Family Link Childcare is an education and care service in Dargaville with 50 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in interest-based curriculum and family involvement, though assessment practices and Te Whāriki application could be strengthened, and whānau partnership communication could be more extensive.
Busy Bees Dargaville
ERO assessed Busy Bees Dargaville as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership, with sound curriculum and learning approaches. Whānau partnership was identified as an area requiring further development.
Kindergarten (2)
Dargaville Free Kindergarten
ERO assessed this kindergarten as Not well placed in their October 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound Te Whāriki implementation with responsive, interest-led curriculum (B grade) and positive, accessible partnerships with parents (B grade).
Selwyn Park Kindergarten
ERO assessed Selwyn Park Kindergarten as Not well placed in their October 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received B grades for curriculum and learning, and children's wellbeing, indicating strengths in planned curriculum with intentional teaching and positive relationships that supported children's sense of belonging.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Dargaville
- How much does daycare cost in Dargaville?
- Daycare costs in Dargaville 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 7 centres in Dargaville, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Dargaville offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 7 centres in Dargaville 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 Dargaville?
- 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 7 centres in Dargaville). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Dargaville?
- 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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