Cost of daycare in Hoon Hay
7 licensed centres in Hoon Hay, Canterbury — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Hoon Hay, 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 Hoon Hay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 5 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 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 Hoon Hay
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Hoon Hay.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 7 centres in Hoon Hay participate.
Means-tested. From MSD. Hourly subsidy based on household income, hours of work or study, and number of children. Apply via Work and Income.
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.
All 7 centres in Hoon Hay
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (5)
Cherry's on Maryhill
Cherry's on Maryhill is an education and care service in Hoon Hay with 45 children on roll. Our analysis of the May 2023 ERO report shows the service received B grades for whānau partnership and health & safety, and a C grade for bicultural practice. The report noted positive whānau relationships with opportunities to deepen Māori engagement, and observed that te reo and cultural celebrations are embedded in routines, though bicultural curriculum development is in early stages.
Cashmere Early Learning Centre
Pennylane Early Childhood Centre
Hillmorton Nest
Hillmorton Nest is an education and care service in Hoon Hay, Christchurch, with a current roll of 30 children. An ERO review in October 2023 found collaborative practice and self-review evident in leadership and governance, though monitoring and evaluation of impact requires strengthening according to our analysis of the ERO report.
Hoon Hay Community Pre-School
Hoon Hay Community Pre-School is an education and care service in Christchurch. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received B grades for children's wellbeing and leadership & governance, with strong transition support and a calm environment supporting children's choices.
Kindergarten (2)
Kidsfirst Kindergartens Mathers Road
ERO assessed this kindergarten as Not well placed in March 2015. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance. The review is now over eight years old and does not reflect the service's current performance.
Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hoon Hay
Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hoon Hay is a kindergarten in Hoon Hay with a roll of 30 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (2012) found strong performance in children's wellbeing, with demonstrated belonging, responsive relationships and positive peer interactions. Bicultural practice was also identified as a strength, with acknowledgement and celebration of Māori and Pacific cultures.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Hoon Hay
- How much does daycare cost in Hoon Hay?
- Daycare costs in Hoon Hay 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 Hoon Hay, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Hoon Hay offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 7 centres in Hoon Hay 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 Hoon Hay?
- 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 Hoon Hay). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Hoon Hay?
- 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.
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Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
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