Cost of daycare in New Plymouth Central
5 licensed centres in New Plymouth Central, Taranaki — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in New Plymouth Central, 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 New Plymouth Central |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 4 |
| 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 New Plymouth Central
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in New Plymouth Central.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 5 centres in New Plymouth Central 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 5 centres in New Plymouth Central
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (4)
Busy Bees New Plymouth
ERO assessed Busy Bees New Plymouth as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum implementation and strong children's wellbeing (B grades), along with established leadership and whānau partnerships. Bicultural practice was identified as developing and requiring strategic implementation across the organisation (C grade).
New Plymouth Christian Preschool
Lollipops Aubrey Street
Lollipops Aubrey Street is an education and care service in New Plymouth Central with a roll of 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (September 2022) assessed the service across five dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Bicultural practice, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance all received B grades. The service demonstrates sound curriculum with indoor and outdoor learning opportunities, positive adult interactions supporting child agency, dual cultural heritage opportunities, compliance with health and safety standards, and clear philosophy guiding operations with suitable HR practices.
New Plymouth YMCA Childcare Centre
New Plymouth YMCA Childcare Centre operates a play-based curriculum with responsive teaching. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and leadership, with areas for development in whānau partnership integration and assessment alignment.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in New Plymouth Central
- How much does daycare cost in New Plymouth Central?
- Daycare costs in New Plymouth Central 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 New Plymouth Central, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in New Plymouth Central offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 5 centres in New Plymouth Central 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 New Plymouth Central?
- 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 New Plymouth Central). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in New Plymouth Central?
- 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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Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
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