How much does daycare cost in Mayfair?

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

Which centres in Mayfair offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres in Mayfair 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 Mayfair?

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

What's the cheapest daycare option in Mayfair?

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 Mayfair

5 licensed centres in Mayfair, Hawke's Bay — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.

Modelled weekly cost in Mayfair, 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 Mayfair
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	2
Te Kōhanga Reo	$200	$150	$30	$22.5	2
Kindergarten	—	$180	$0	$0	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 Mayfair

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

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 Mayfair 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 Mayfair

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

Education & Care (2)

Barnardos Early Learning Centre Hastings

Education & Care · Mayfair

Barnardos New Zealand

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in April 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates leadership and governance received a B grade, with the reviewer noting that strategic direction and professional learning were evident, though internal evaluation processes needed strengthening.

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Little Sunbeams Mayfair

Education & Care · Mayfair

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Te Kōhanga Reo (2)

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Reo Aroha

Te Kōhanga Reo · Mayfair

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Amorangi Hāpai o Rongokako

Te Kōhanga Reo · Mayfair

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

An ERO review in December 2023 assessed this kōhanga reo's whānau partnership approach as limited, with opportunities requiring development. Our analysis of the ERO report found health and safety policies and procedures meet requirements, with emergency drills documented and maintained.

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Kindergarten (1)

Mayfair Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Mayfair

Mayfair Kindergarten received an Education Review in November 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service rated A across all four dimensions assessed: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice. Te reo Māori and tikanga are embedded throughout daily practice with intentional teaching approaches.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Mayfair

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