Cost of daycare in Hornby
8 licensed centres in Hornby, Canterbury — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Hornby, 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 Hornby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 6 |
| 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 Hornby
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Hornby.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 8 centres in Hornby 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 8 centres in Hornby
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (6)
Little House Montessori
Little House Montessori is an education and care service in Hornby with a current roll of 50. Our analysis of the ERO report grades curriculum and learning as B, with responsive Montessori and Te Whāriki approaches. Bicultural practice and leadership & governance are both graded C, with the service identifying extending understanding of te ao Māori and developing internal evaluation processes as priorities.
Barnardos Hornby Pasifika Early Learning Centre
This Hornby-based education and care centre serves 47 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from June 2021 found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership, with bicultural practice identified as an area for development. Te reo and tikanga integration were noted as opportunities for increased focus.
Trillium Montessori School Ltd.
Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service has a B grade for curriculum and learning, with an inclusive, well-planned curriculum and intentional teaching, though assessment practices vary. Bicultural practice is also graded B, with te reo Māori and tikanga embedded throughout. Leadership and governance received a C grade, with improvement-focused leadership but internal evaluation requiring further development.
Little House Montessori Zinnia Way
An Nur Childcare Centre
Brynley Street Nursery & Preschool
Kindergarten (2)
Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hornby
ERO assessed Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hornby as Not well placed in their 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum and teaching practice with developing assessment and planning (B grade), and strong wellbeing outcomes with inclusive relationships and flexible transitions (A grade).
Kidsfirst Kindergartens Wigram
ERO assessed Kidsfirst Kindergartens Wigram as Not well placed in October 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership (all grade A), with children's wellbeing and curriculum and learning both at grade B. The service demonstrated strong bicultural curriculum delivery and family engagement, though assessment and intentional teaching practices were noted as areas for development.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Hornby
- How much does daycare cost in Hornby?
- Daycare costs in Hornby 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 8 centres in Hornby, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Hornby offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 8 centres in Hornby 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 Hornby?
- 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 8 centres in Hornby). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Hornby?
- 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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Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
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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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