How much does daycare cost in Lansdowne-Masterton?

Daycare costs in Lansdowne-Masterton 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 3 centres in Lansdowne-Masterton, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Lansdowne-Masterton offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres in Lansdowne-Masterton 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 Lansdowne-Masterton?

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 3 centres in Lansdowne-Masterton). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Lansdowne-Masterton?

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 Lansdowne-Masterton

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

Modelled weekly cost in Lansdowne-Masterton, 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 Lansdowne-Masterton
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	3

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 Lansdowne-Masterton

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

20 Hours ECE

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

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

Education & Care (3)

Busy Bees Masterton

Education & Care · Lansdowne-Masterton

Busy Bees

ERO assessed Busy Bees Masterton as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified Curriculum & learning as an area needing strengthening, particularly in assessment and individualized learning planning. Whānau partnership and Bicultural practice were graded as Competent, with communication systems and tikanga embedded, though cultural acknowledgment and strategic implementation across the organization have scope for development.

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Active Explorers Masterton

Education & Care · Lansdowne-Masterton

Active Explorers

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in January 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound curriculum and teaching practices (B grade) and responsive approaches to children's wellbeing (B grade), alongside bicultural practice that required strengthening (C grade). Leadership showed improvement focus with room to develop evaluation capability.

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Makoura Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Lansdowne-Masterton

Makoura Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Masterton with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (September 2024) shows the centre received an A grade for curriculum and learning, with an intentional, responsive approach aligned to family priorities. B grades were awarded for children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, with noted areas for development in documentation and internal evaluation.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Lansdowne-Masterton

How much does daycare cost in Lansdowne-Masterton?: Daycare costs in Lansdowne-Masterton 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 3 centres in Lansdowne-Masterton, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Lansdowne-Masterton offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 3 centres in Lansdowne-Masterton 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 Lansdowne-Masterton?: 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 3 centres in Lansdowne-Masterton). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Lansdowne-Masterton?: 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.