How much does daycare cost in Gore Main?

Daycare costs in Gore Main 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 4 centres in Gore Main, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Gore Main offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres in Gore Main 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 Gore Main?

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 4 centres in Gore Main). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Gore Main?

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 Gore Main

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

Modelled weekly cost in Gore Main, 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 Gore Main
Kindergarten	—	$180	$0	$0	2
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 Gore Main

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

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 4 centres in Gore Main 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 4 centres in Gore Main

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

Kindergarten (2)

Longford Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Gore Main

ERO assessed Longford Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong bicultural practice (grade A) and sound performance in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance (all grade B).

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Elsie Street Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Gore Main

ERO assessed Elsie Street Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with all dimensions graded B.

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Education & Care (2)

Akoranga Preschool

Education & Care · Gore Main

Akoranga Preschool is an education and care service in Gore with a roll of 80 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identified whānau partnership as an area for development, with communication occurring but collaboration with whānau needing strengthening to integrate their perspectives.

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Gore Preschool

Education & Care · Gore Main

Gore Preschool is an education and care service in Gore Main with 85 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum alignment with Te Whāriki, children's wellbeing support, health and safety compliance, and leadership direction. The service identified expanding whānau cultural participation as a next step.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Gore Main

How much does daycare cost in Gore Main?: Daycare costs in Gore Main 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 4 centres in Gore Main, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Gore Main offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 4 centres in Gore Main 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 Gore Main?: 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 4 centres in Gore Main). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Gore Main?: 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.