How much does daycare cost in Kaiwharawhara?

Daycare costs in Kaiwharawhara 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 2 centres in Kaiwharawhara, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Kaiwharawhara offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres in Kaiwharawhara 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 Kaiwharawhara?

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 2 centres in Kaiwharawhara). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Kaiwharawhara?

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.

Cost of daycare in Kaiwharawhara

2 licensed centres in Kaiwharawhara, Wellington — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.

Modelled weekly cost in Kaiwharawhara, 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 Kaiwharawhara
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	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 Kaiwharawhara

NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Kaiwharawhara.

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 2 centres in Kaiwharawhara participate.

Childcare Subsidy

Means-tested. From MSD. Hourly subsidy based on household income, hours of work or study, and number of children. Apply via Work and Income.

FamilyBoost

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.

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All 2 centres in Kaiwharawhara

Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.

Education & Care (2)

Active Explorers Kaiwharawhara

Education & Care · Kaiwharawhara

Active Explorers

ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in February 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified areas for development across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice, with each dimension graded C.

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BestStart Kaiwharawhara

Education & Care · Kaiwharawhara

BestStart Educare

Our analysis of the ERO report from June 2021 shows BestStart Kaiwharawhara received B grades across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and health and safety. The service has responsive curriculum design informed by parent and whānau input, and implements monitored health and safety systems.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Kaiwharawhara

How much does daycare cost in Kaiwharawhara?: Daycare costs in Kaiwharawhara 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 2 centres in Kaiwharawhara, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Kaiwharawhara offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 2 centres in Kaiwharawhara 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 Kaiwharawhara?: 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 2 centres in Kaiwharawhara). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Kaiwharawhara?: 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.