How much does daycare cost in Mosgiel East?

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

Which centres in Mosgiel East offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres in Mosgiel East 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 Mosgiel East?

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

What's the cheapest daycare option in Mosgiel East?

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 Mosgiel East

3 licensed centres in Mosgiel East, Otago — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.

Modelled weekly cost in Mosgiel East, 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 Mosgiel East
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	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 Mosgiel East

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

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 Mosgiel East 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 Mosgiel East

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

Education & Care (2)

Wee Nippers Mosgiel Ltd

Education & Care · Mosgiel East

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BestStart Montessori Mosgiel

Education & Care · Mosgiel East

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in whānau partnership (grade A) and curriculum and learning (grade B), with health and safety also graded B. The service maintained staffing ratios above minimum requirements.

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Kindergarten (1)

Reid Park Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Mosgiel East

ERO assessed Reid Park Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and leadership and governance, with strengths in Te Whāriki-based planning, inclusive relationships, and reflective leadership.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Mosgiel East

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