How much does daycare cost in Glengarry?

Daycare costs in Glengarry 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 3 centres in Glengarry, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Glengarry offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres in Glengarry 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 Glengarry?

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

What's the cheapest daycare option in Glengarry?

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 Glengarry

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

Modelled weekly cost in Glengarry, 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 Glengarry
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	2
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 Glengarry

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

20 Hours ECE

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

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

Education & Care (2)

Surrey Park Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Glengarry

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Blue Duck Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Glengarry

Blue Duck Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Invercargill with 68 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies whānau partnership and health and safety as graded dimensions, with the centre showing solid practice in incorporating family aspirations into planning and addressing compliance matters.

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Kindergarten (1)

Glengarry Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Glengarry

ERO assessed Glengarry Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning (A), whānau partnership (A), bicultural practice (A), and leadership and governance (A).

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Glengarry

How much does daycare cost in Glengarry?: Daycare costs in Glengarry 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 3 centres in Glengarry, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Glengarry offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 3 centres in Glengarry 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 Glengarry?: 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 3 centres in Glengarry). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Glengarry?: 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.