Cost of daycare in Newtown
14 licensed centres in Newtown, Wellington — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Newtown, 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 Newtown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 9 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Home-based | $320 | $260 | $80 | $60 | 1 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 1 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 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 Newtown
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Newtown.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 14 centres in Newtown 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 14 centres in Newtown
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (9)
The Park Early Learning Centre
The Park Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Newtown with a current roll of 150 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the centre demonstrates B-grade whānau partnership, with families sharing goals and cultural information through participation in cultural events. Bicultural practice is at an early stage of development, with limited te reo Māori integration identified as an emerging area.
Rātā Educare Newtown
Sagata Ana Childcare
Newtown Early Learning Centre
Capital Kids Co-Operative
A'oga Amata EFKS Newtown
A'oga Amata EFKS Newtown is an education and care service in Newtown with a current roll of 32 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies sound performance across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety (all graded B), with intentional teaching and culturally responsive assessment as areas for development. Leadership and governance was graded C, with internal evaluation systems and documentation requiring strengthening.
Adelaide Early Childhood Centre
Adelaide Early Childhood Centre is an education and care service for 35 children in Newtown. Our analysis of the ERO report (May 2023) shows children are confident and well-supported with effective social-emotional strategies. Areas for development include systematically gathering whānau aspirations, developing local mana whenua curriculum alongside existing te reo Māori and tikanga practices, and strengthening consistency in leadership and governance systems.
Kidzone Public Servants Childcare Centre
Southside Kids Childcare Centre
Southside Kids Childcare Centre is an education and care service in Newtown with a current roll of 39 children. Our analysis of the 2022 ERO report found consistent B grades across all dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance.
Kindergarten (2)
Te Ō Newtown Kindergarten
ERO assessed Te Ō Newtown Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. No dimension-level analysis data is available from this review.
Wellington South Kindergarten
ERO assessed Wellington South Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2015. Our analysis of the ERO report indicated a B grade for Curriculum & learning, with the review noting effective child-centred curriculum with strong exploration and numeracy/literacy activities evident.
Home-based (1)
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Newtown
- How much does daycare cost in Newtown?
- Daycare costs in Newtown 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 14 centres in Newtown, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Newtown offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 14 centres in Newtown 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 Newtown?
- 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 14 centres in Newtown). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Newtown?
- 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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