How much does daycare cost in Gladstone-Invercargill?

Daycare costs in Gladstone-Invercargill 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 Gladstone-Invercargill, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Gladstone-Invercargill offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres in Gladstone-Invercargill 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 Gladstone-Invercargill?

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

What's the cheapest daycare option in Gladstone-Invercargill?

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 Gladstone-Invercargill

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

Modelled weekly cost in Gladstone-Invercargill, 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 Gladstone-Invercargill
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 Gladstone-Invercargill

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

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 Gladstone-Invercargill 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 Gladstone-Invercargill

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

Education & Care (2)

Gladstone Pre-School

Education & Care · Gladstone-Invercargill

Gladstone Pre-School is an education and care service in Invercargill with a current roll of 66 children. An ERO review in August 2022 found children experience a good sense of security and predictability, though our analysis of the report indicates development opportunities in bicultural practice (te reo and tikanga integration) and health and safety (including emergency drill processes).

Roll 66

BestStart Kelvin Street

Education & Care · Gladstone-Invercargill

BestStart Educare

BestStart Kelvin Street is an education and care service in Invercargill with a current roll of 75 children. ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in its 2017 review.

Roll 75

Frequently asked about daycare costs in Gladstone-Invercargill

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