How much does daycare cost in Newlands?

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

Which centres in Newlands offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres in Newlands 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 Newlands?

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

What's the cheapest daycare option in Newlands?

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 Newlands

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

Modelled weekly cost in Newlands, 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 Newlands
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	2
Kindergarten	—	$180	$0	$0	2
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 Newlands

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

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 Newlands 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 Newlands

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

Education & Care (2)

Bright Star Education and Care Centre

Education & Care · Newlands

Bright Star Education and Care Centre is an education and care service in Newlands with a current roll of 43 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and health and safety. The service has established a responsive curriculum and learning-focused partnerships, though there are opportunities to strengthen Te Whāriki alignment and engagement with whānau Māori.

Roll 43

Newlands Childcare Incorporated

Education & Care · Newlands

Newlands Childcare Incorporated is an education and care service in Newlands with a current roll of 30 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and health and safety (all grade B), while governance and management practices and bicultural practice (both grade C) require development.

Roll 30

Kindergarten (2)

Newlands Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Newlands

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens

Newlands Kindergarten in Newlands, Wellington currently serves 41 children. In its 2020 Education Review, ERO assessed the service as Not well placed. No dimension grades are available from this review.

Roll 41

Bellevue Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Newlands

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens

ERO assessed Bellevue Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified Curriculum & learning as a strength (B grade), while Whānau partnership and Bicultural practice both require development (C grades). The service was noted as needing to strengthen assessment and planning practices, enhance consultation with whānau, and develop te reo Māori use and localised curriculum.

Roll 40

Playcentre (1)

Newlands Tamariki Playcentre

Playcentre · Newlands

Playcentre Aotearoa

Roll 30

Frequently asked about daycare costs in Newlands

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