How much does daycare cost in Lansdowne?

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

Which centres in Lansdowne offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres in Lansdowne 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?

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

What's the cheapest daycare option in Lansdowne?

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

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

Modelled weekly cost in Lansdowne, 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
Te Kōhanga Reo	$200	$150	$30	$22.5	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 Lansdowne

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

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 Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne

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

Te Kōhanga Reo (2)

Te Kōhanga Reo O Ngāti Hāmua

Te Kōhanga Reo · Lansdowne

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo O Ngāti Hāmua is a kōhanga reo with a current roll of 42 children. In its November 2022 ERO review, our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded A in curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice, with particular strength in te reo Māori and tikanga implementation. Health and safety systems were graded B, indicating compliant procedures are well-established.

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Wāhi Reka

Te Kōhanga Reo · Lansdowne

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Wāhi Reka is a kōhanga reo with 45 children, last reviewed by ERO in October 2022. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound language development and compliant health and safety practices (B grades), though whānau engagement at hui showed inconsistency (C grade). Some evaluation and documentation gaps were noted across curriculum and leadership areas.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Lansdowne

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