Cost of daycare in Kaiti
9 licensed centres in Kaiti, Gisborne — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Kaiti, 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 Kaiti |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 3 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 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 Kaiti
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Kaiti.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 9 centres in Kaiti 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 9 centres in Kaiti
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (3)
Te Puna Reo O Puhi Kaiti
Te Puna Reo O Puhi Kaiti is an education and care service located in Kaiti with a current roll of 37 children. Our analysis of the most recent ERO report identifies strong curriculum design with clear iwi-based learning and Te Whāriki alignment, and good whānau involvement in governance and planning. Leadership and governance structures are informal, and the strategic plan requires review and update.
Cornerstone Pre-School
Cornerstone Pre-School is an education and care service for 30 children in Kaiti. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrates competent bicultural practice with te reo and tikanga embedded, and acknowledges Māori and Pacific cultures. Health and safety legal compliance requirements are met.
Te Whare Kohungahunga o Y Tamariki
Te Whare Kohungahunga o Y Tamariki is an education and care service in Kaiti with a roll of 120 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies curriculum and learning as a B-graded dimension, with the curriculum aligned to Te Whāriki and internal evaluation underway.
Kindergarten (3)
Rakakao Kindergarten
ERO assessed Rakakao Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum design with play-based and bicultural approaches (A grades), alongside solid whānau partnership and leadership (B grades).
Rutene Road Kindergarten
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in May 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning (highly responsive, child-led programme with intentional teaching) and whānau partnership (active involvement in curriculum and strategic decisions). Health and safety systems were in place, though graded as developing in this area.
Kaiti Kindergarten
ERO assessed Kaiti Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in bicultural practice (grade A) and solid performance in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and health and safety (all grade B). The service demonstrates strong kaupapa Māori integration and meaningful te reo use.
Te Kōhanga Reo (2)
Te Kōhanga Reo o Kimihia te kupu
Te Kōhanga Reo o Kimihia te kupu is a kōhanga reo serving 30 children in Kaiti. Our analysis of the ERO report found curriculum planning is aligned to Te Whāriki, though assessment practices and te reo immersion could be strengthened. Whānau partnership is active, with strong involvement in governance, but leadership and governance has been assessed as needing development, with no strategic action plan currently in place.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Tihi O Tītīrangi
Our analysis of the ERO report shows this kōhanga reo has strong curriculum and learning practices aligned with Te Whāriki. Whānau partnership and health and safety systems are adequate, though strategic goal monitoring and leadership infrastructure are areas for development.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Kaiti
- How much does daycare cost in Kaiti?
- Daycare costs in Kaiti 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 9 centres in Kaiti, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Kaiti offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 9 centres in Kaiti 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 Kaiti?
- 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 9 centres in Kaiti). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Kaiti?
- 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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