How much does daycare cost in Kilbirnie?

Daycare costs in Kilbirnie 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 5 centres in Kilbirnie, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Kilbirnie offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres in Kilbirnie 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 Kilbirnie?

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

What's the cheapest daycare option in Kilbirnie?

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 Kilbirnie

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

Modelled weekly cost in Kilbirnie, 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 Kilbirnie
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	4
Te Kōhanga Reo	$200	$150	$30	$22.5	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 Kilbirnie

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

20 Hours ECE

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

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

Education & Care (4)

BestStart Montessori Kilbirnie

Education & Care · Kilbirnie

BestStart Educare

BestStart Montessori Kilbirnie is an education and care service in Wellington with 26 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report shows strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance (all grade B), with bicultural practice identified as an area for development (grade C). The service was reviewed by ERO in June 2021.

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BestStart Montessori Rongotai

Education & Care · Kilbirnie

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership, but identified bicultural practice as an area needing development, particularly around consistent te reo Māori use by teachers.

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BestStart Rongotai

Education & Care · Kilbirnie

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Rongotai as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service at grade B for bicultural practice, with te ao Māori actively promoted and te reo Māori use emerging, and grade B for health and safety, with staffing ratios exceeding minimum requirements.

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Kilbirnie Early Learners

Education & Care · Kilbirnie

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Te Kōhanga Reo (1)

Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Mokopuna

Te Kōhanga Reo · Kilbirnie

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Mokopuna is a kōhanga reo in Kilbirnie, Wellington, with a current roll of 20. Our analysis of the ERO report from August 2024 identified strengths in curriculum and learning, with comprehensive planning and strong Te Whāriki implementation, and in whānau partnership, with strong family engagement and valued family voice.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Kilbirnie

How much does daycare cost in Kilbirnie?: Daycare costs in Kilbirnie 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 5 centres in Kilbirnie, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Kilbirnie offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 5 centres in Kilbirnie 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 Kilbirnie?: 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 5 centres in Kilbirnie). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Kilbirnie?: 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.