How much does daycare cost in Porirua East?

Daycare costs in Porirua East 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 3 centres in Porirua East, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Porirua East offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres in Porirua East 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 Porirua East?

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 3 centres in Porirua East). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Porirua East?

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 Porirua East

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

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

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

20 Hours ECE

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

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

Kindergarten (2)

Moira Gallagher Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Porirua East

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens

ERO assessed Moira Gallagher Kindergarten as Not well placed following a review in June 2016. The kindergarten serves 42 children. No dimension-level grades are available in this data.

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Awatea Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Porirua East

ERO assessed Awatea Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety (all grade B), but identified Leadership and governance as needing further development (grade C).

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Education & Care (1)

Barnardos Early Learning Centre Porirua

Education & Care · Porirua East

Barnardos New Zealand

ERO assessed Barnardos Early Learning Centre Porirua as Not well placed in March 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received B grades across Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, Bicultural practice, and Leadership & governance, with noted areas for development in assessment practices, parent input into assessment planning, and internal evaluation strengthening.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Porirua East

How much does daycare cost in Porirua East?: Daycare costs in Porirua East 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 3 centres in Porirua East, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Porirua East offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 3 centres in Porirua East 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 Porirua East?: 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 3 centres in Porirua East). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Porirua East?: 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.