How much does daycare cost in Greenmeadows?

Daycare costs in Greenmeadows 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 Greenmeadows, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Greenmeadows offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 7 centres in Greenmeadows 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 Greenmeadows?

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

What's the cheapest daycare option in Greenmeadows?

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 Greenmeadows

7 licensed centres in Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.

Modelled weekly cost in Greenmeadows, 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 Greenmeadows
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	6
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 Greenmeadows

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

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 7 centres in Greenmeadows 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 7 centres in Greenmeadows

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

Education & Care (6)

BestStart Greenmeadows

Education & Care · Greenmeadows

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Greenmeadows as Not well placed in August 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership, with all these dimensions graded B. Bicultural practice was graded C, with te reo Māori use and cultural identity in documentation identified as areas needing development.

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Active Explorers Greenmeadows

Education & Care · Greenmeadows

Active Explorers

Active Explorers Greenmeadows is an education and care service in Greenmeadows, Napier, with a current roll of 89. Our analysis of the ERO report (September 2020) shows the service received B grades for Curriculum & Learning and Health & Safety, while Whānau Partnership and Bicultural Practice were graded C, with parent engagement and Te ao Māori integration identified as areas for development.

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Footsteps Adventist Preschool

Education & Care · Greenmeadows

Footsteps Adventist Preschool is an education and care service in Greenmeadows, Napier, with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the July 2024 ERO report identified concerns in health and safety, with non-compliance noted in emergency drills and monitoring practices that require urgent attention.

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Greendale Kids Nursery

Education & Care · Greenmeadows

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Little Wonders Greenmeadows

Education & Care · Greenmeadows

Little Wonders Greenmeadows is an education and care service in Greenmeadows, Napier, with a roll of 40 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (November 2019) indicates sound curriculum and learning experiences delivered both indoors and outdoors, and health and safety practices that meet standards, with non-compliances identified during the visit subsequently remedied.

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Greendale Kids Preschool

Education & Care · Greenmeadows

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Kindergarten (1)

Greenmeadows Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Greenmeadows

Napier Kindergartens

Greenmeadows Kindergarten had an ERO Akarangi review in December 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report grades health and safety as B (compliance achieved but inconsistent systems for maintaining regulatory requirements) and leadership and governance as B (strong internal evaluation and professional learning; governance monitoring needs strengthening).

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Greenmeadows

How much does daycare cost in Greenmeadows?: Daycare costs in Greenmeadows 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 Greenmeadows, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Greenmeadows offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 7 centres in Greenmeadows 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 Greenmeadows?: 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 Greenmeadows). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Greenmeadows?: 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.