How much does daycare cost in Hei Hei?

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

Which centres in Hei Hei offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres in Hei Hei 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 Hei Hei?

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

What's the cheapest daycare option in Hei Hei?

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 Hei Hei

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

Modelled weekly cost in Hei Hei, 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 Hei Hei
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 Hei Hei

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

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 Hei Hei 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 Hei Hei

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

Education & Care (2)

Jigsaw Preschool Yaldhurst

Education & Care · Hei Hei

Jigsaw Preschool Yaldhurst is an education and care service in Hei Hei, Christchurch, with a current roll of 65 children. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service received a B grade for bicultural practice, with curriculum supporting cultural confidence and respect for diverse cultures, and a B grade for leadership and governance, with the owner and manager supporting daily operations.

Roll 65

BestStart Hei Hei

Education & Care · Hei Hei

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Hei Hei as Not well placed in May 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership, but identified areas for development in curriculum and bicultural practice.

Roll 80

Kindergarten (1)

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hei Hei

Kindergarten · Hei Hei

KidsFirst Kindergartens

ERO assessed this kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound performance across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, though assessment practices were noted as an area for development.

Roll 39

Frequently asked about daycare costs in Hei Hei

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