How much does daycare cost in King Park?

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

Which centres in King Park offer 20 Hours ECE?

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

What's the cheapest daycare option in King 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 Park

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

Modelled weekly cost in King 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 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 Park

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

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

Education & Care (2)

Active Explorers Shakespeare Street

Education & Care · King Park

Active Explorers

Active Explorers Shakespeare Street is an education and care service for 36 children in King Park. The service received an Akarangi review in September 2021. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum responsiveness, children's wellbeing support, and whānau partnership (all graded B), with child-centred leadership evident. Bicultural practice was identified as a key focus area requiring improvement for consistent integration throughout the curriculum (graded C).

Roll 36

The Children's House Greymouth

Education & Care · King Park

The Children's House Greymouth is an education and care service in King Park with a current roll of 50. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and health and safety, all graded B. The service has an effective learning environment with good resource use, establishes respectful partnerships with families, and demonstrates compliance with health and safety requirements.

Roll 50

Frequently asked about daycare costs in King Park

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