How much does daycare cost in Greytown?

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

Which centres in Greytown offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres in Greytown 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 Greytown?

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

What's the cheapest daycare option in Greytown?

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 Greytown

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

Modelled weekly cost in Greytown, 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 Greytown
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	3
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 Greytown

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

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 Greytown 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 Greytown

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

Education & Care (3)

ERO assessed Busy Bees Greytown as Not well placed in their 2015 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong performance in children's wellbeing, with positive ratings in whānau partnership and health & safety practices, though the overall assessment indicated areas requiring development.

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Kindergarten (1)

Greytown Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Greytown

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens

ERO assessed Greytown Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across all dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Whānau partnership, Bicultural practice, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance, indicating effective practices with areas identified for strengthening.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Greytown

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