How much does daycare cost in Parnassus?

Daycare costs in Parnassus 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 2 centres in Parnassus, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Parnassus offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres in Parnassus 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 Parnassus?

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 2 centres in Parnassus). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Parnassus?

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 Parnassus

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

Modelled weekly cost in Parnassus, 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 Parnassus
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	2

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 Parnassus

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

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 2 centres in Parnassus 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 2 centres in Parnassus

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

Education & Care (2)

Little Oaks Preschool Cheviot

Education & Care · Parnassus

Little Oaks Preschool Cheviot is an education and care service with a roll of 30. ERO conducted an Akarangi review in January 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in whānau partnership (B) and health & safety (B), while bicultural practice (C) and leadership & governance (C) require further development, with bicultural approaches showing inconsistent te reo Māori use and Māori success not yet being addressed.

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The Tree Hut Preschool Limited

Education & Care · Parnassus

The Tree Hut Preschool Limited is an education and care service in Parnassus with a roll of 30. Our analysis of the March 2023 ERO report indicates strengths in curriculum delivery aligned to Te Whāriki, whānau partnership, and leadership with systematic evaluation. Bicultural practice, including te reo Māori integration and te ao Māori documentation, is an area for development.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Parnassus

How much does daycare cost in Parnassus?: Daycare costs in Parnassus 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 2 centres in Parnassus, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Parnassus offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 2 centres in Parnassus 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 Parnassus?: 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 2 centres in Parnassus). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Parnassus?: 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.