Cost of daycare in Johnsonville
10 licensed centres in Johnsonville, Wellington — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Johnsonville, 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 Johnsonville |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 7 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 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 Johnsonville
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Johnsonville.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 10 centres in Johnsonville 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 10 centres in Johnsonville
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (7)
Kindercare Learning Centres (308) Johnsonville
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in September 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety systems (grade B), but identified areas needing development in curriculum planning and assessment practices, bicultural practice, and leadership consistency (grades C).
Daisies Early Education and Care Centre
Premier Preschool Johnsonville
An ERO review in June 2022 identified non-compliance in health and safety practices, with monitoring required for excursions, injury records, and medication administration. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the service received a B grade for bicultural practice, where the curriculum respects and supports children's cultural identity and confidence, and a D grade for health and safety.
Daisies Early Education & Care Centre
Early Impressions Childcare
Early Impressions Childcare is an education and care service in Johnsonville with a current roll of 25 children. Our analysis of the centre's ERO report identifies significant concerns: Health & safety received a D grade with non-compliance identified requiring urgent strengthening of oversight, and Leadership & governance also received a D grade indicating governance and management non-compliance requiring urgent attention.
Curious Minds Early Learning Johnsonville
BestStart Montessori Johnsonville
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in its May 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning and children's wellbeing, both graded B, while bicultural practice was graded C and identified as an area requiring further development.
Kindergarten (2)
Waitohi Kindergarten
ERO assessed Waitohi Kindergarten as Not well placed in their June 2015 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety practices, but found leadership and governance required further development, particularly in self-review and evaluation processes.
Johnsonville West Kindergarten
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice, all graded B.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Johnsonville
- How much does daycare cost in Johnsonville?
- Daycare costs in Johnsonville 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 10 centres in Johnsonville, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Johnsonville offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 10 centres in Johnsonville 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 Johnsonville?
- 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 10 centres in Johnsonville). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Johnsonville?
- 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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