How much does daycare cost in King Edward Park?

Daycare costs in King Edward Park 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 King Edward Park, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in King Edward Park offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres in King Edward Park 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 King Edward Park?

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 King Edward Park). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in King Edward Park?

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 King Edward Park

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

Modelled weekly cost in King Edward Park, 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 King Edward Park
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 King Edward Park

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

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 King Edward Park 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 King Edward Park

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

Education & Care (2)

Te Puawaitanga o Ngati Ruanui ECE

Education & Care · King Edward Park

Te Puawaitanga o Ngati Ruanui ECE is an education and care service in King Edward Park with 40 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report from June 2023 found the service graded B across all dimensions: curriculum and learning (with intentional teaching evident, though assessment documentation could develop), whānau partnership (with family wellbeing prioritized), bicultural practice (with strong kaupapa Māori philosophy and tikanga embedded), health and safety (with compliance confirmed and low ratios supporting a safe environment), and leadership and governance (with sound improvement systems in place).

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Future Kids Preschool Hāwera

Education & Care · King Edward Park

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in King Edward Park

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