Cost of daycare in Motueka North
8 licensed centres in Motueka North, Tasman — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Motueka North, 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 Motueka North |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 4 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 1 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 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 Motueka North
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Motueka North.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 8 centres in Motueka North participate.
Means-tested. From MSD. Hourly subsidy based on household income, hours of work or study, and number of children. Apply via Work and Income.
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.
All 8 centres in Motueka North
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (4)
Oasis Early Learning Centre
Oasis Early Learning Centre operates an education and care service in Motueka North with 30 children. Our analysis of the ERO report grades the centre as A for curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and leadership and governance, with B grades for whānau partnership and bicultural practice. The centre is noted for its Te Whāriki-based curriculum, strong relational practice, and reflective leadership culture.
Nature Kids Motueka
Horizons Montessori
Horizons Montessori is an education and care service in Motueka North with a roll of 55 children. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service is strong in implementing Montessori curriculum and supporting children's wellbeing, both graded B. Areas for development include bicultural practice and leadership and governance, both graded C, with the service actively working to extend te ao Māori representation and strengthen its evaluation framework.
Oasis Education Centre
Oasis Education Centre is an education and care service in Motueka North with a roll of 30 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong support for children's wellbeing, with children described as confident and capable learners. Te reo and tikanga are embedded in practice, though there is opportunity to deepen understanding of local iwi perspectives.
Kindergarten (2)
Greenwood Kindergarten
ERO assessed Greenwood Kindergarten as Not well placed in September 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.
Motueka Kindergarten
ERO assessed Motueka Kindergarten as Not well placed in June 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrated strong relationships and inclusive practices for children's wellbeing, and strong family engagement. Leadership showed improvement focus and established systems, though these required deeper embedding across the service.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Motueka North
- How much does daycare cost in Motueka North?
- Daycare costs in Motueka North 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 8 centres in Motueka North, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Motueka North offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 8 centres in Motueka North 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 Motueka North?
- 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 8 centres in Motueka North). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Motueka North?
- 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.
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