How much does daycare cost in Fairfield?

Daycare costs in Fairfield 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 6 centres in Fairfield, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Fairfield offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 6 centres in Fairfield 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 Fairfield?

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 6 centres in Fairfield). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Fairfield?

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 Fairfield

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

Modelled weekly cost in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	4
Te Kōhanga Reo	$200	$150	$30	$22.5	1
Kindergarten	—	$180	$0	$0	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 Fairfield

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

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 6 centres in Fairfield 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 6 centres in Fairfield

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

Education & Care (4)

Fairfield Early Education Centre

Education & Care · Fairfield

ERO assessed Fairfield Early Education Centre as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong leadership and governance (grade A), with strategic focus and professional learning embedded. Bicultural practice was graded B, with te reo and tikanga embedded, though the localised bicultural curriculum was still developing.

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Kindercare Learning Centres - Fairfield

Education & Care · Fairfield

Kindercare Learning Centres

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates a sound curriculum framework with Te Whāriki implementation, though some areas for development were identified in literacy and mathematics.

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Hand and Hand Early Learning Centre, Hamilton

Education & Care · Fairfield

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Play and Learn ECE - Fairfield

Education & Care · Fairfield

Our analysis of the ERO report shows Play and Learn ECE - Fairfield demonstrates solid curriculum and learning practices aligned to Te Whāriki, with responsive interactions supporting children's wellbeing. Areas for development include strengthening whānau partnership and bicultural practice, and addressing health and safety compliance concerns in hazard management and supervision.

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Te Kōhanga Reo (1)

Te Kōhanga Reo o Whakapiripiri Ki Te Iwi

Te Kōhanga Reo · Fairfield

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Whakapiripiri Ki Te Iwi is a kōhanga reo serving 24 children in Fairfield, Hamilton. Our analysis of the 2023 ERO report shows the service received a grade A for children's wellbeing, with children flourishing in a nurturing environment. Curriculum and learning, and health and safety each received a grade B, while our analysis identified grade C for leadership and governance, indicating that strategic direction is present but programme evaluation processes and action planning are emerging areas.

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Kindergarten (1)

Fairfield Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Fairfield

Fairfield Kindergarten is a kindergarten service in Fairfield, Hamilton, with a current roll of 45 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from September 2020 found the service graded B across children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance. Children are supported as confident learners with their preferences respected and positive teacher interactions, daily hazard checks are in place for equipment and facilities, and the service maintains an ongoing internal evaluation process.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Fairfield

How much does daycare cost in Fairfield?: Daycare costs in Fairfield 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 6 centres in Fairfield, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Fairfield offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 6 centres in Fairfield 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 Fairfield?: 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 6 centres in Fairfield). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Fairfield?: 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.