Cost of daycare in Kaikohe
11 licensed centres in Kaikohe, Northland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Kaikohe, 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 Kaikohe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 7 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 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 Kaikohe
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Kaikohe.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 11 centres in Kaikohe 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 11 centres in Kaikohe
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (7)
Kowhai Corner
Kowhai Corner is an education and care service in Kaikohe with a current roll of 33 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (December 2023) found the service graded A in whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance.
BestStart Kaikohe
ERO assessed BestStart Kaikohe as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all five dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety. The service demonstrated strong Te Whāriki alignment, secure relationships with children, established family partnerships, visible te ao Māori presence, and legal compliance in health and safety.
Whiz Kids
Whiz Kids is an education and care service in Kaikohe with a current roll of 35 children. Our analysis of the 2023 ERO report indicates bicultural practice is developing well, with curriculum acknowledging Māori as tangata whenua. However, the report identified multiple health and safety non-compliance areas posing unacceptable risk to children that require urgent attention.
KaTui Early Childhood Learning Centre
Nga Puawai o Kaikohekohe
Kowhai Corner Learning Centre
Kowhai Corner Learning Centre is an education and care service in Kaikohe with 20 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies sound curriculum and learning practices with responsive teaching, responsive caregiving and wellbeing support, established whānau partnership, and notably strong bicultural practice with te reo Māori and tikanga embedded in curriculum decisions. Leadership demonstrates clear vision and collaborative culture.
Te Puna Reo o Manga Tangaroa
Te Kōhanga Reo (3)
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te kotahitanga
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te kotahitanga is a kōhanga reo in Kaikohe with a current roll of 40 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (June 2024) found the service graded A for Curriculum & learning, with effective, intentional teaching strategies and strong language development outcomes.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Toa Iwi Whenua
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Toa Iwi Whenua is a kōhanga reo serving 23 children in Kaikohe. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong performance across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and bicultural practice, with collaborative planning linked to Te Whāriki, secure relationships grounded in aroha and tiaki, and confident use of te reo Māori and iwi-specific dialect.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Kaikohe
Te Kōhanga Reo o Kaikohe had an Education Review in April 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report identified curriculum and learning as an area for development, with weaknesses in programme evaluation and monitoring.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Kaikohe
- How much does daycare cost in Kaikohe?
- Daycare costs in Kaikohe 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 11 centres in Kaikohe, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Kaikohe offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 11 centres in Kaikohe 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 Kaikohe?
- 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 11 centres in Kaikohe). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Kaikohe?
- 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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Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
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