How much does daycare cost in Raetihi?

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

Which centres in Raetihi offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres in Raetihi 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 Raetihi?

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

What's the cheapest daycare option in Raetihi?

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 Raetihi

3 licensed centres in Raetihi, Manawatū-Whanganui — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.

Modelled weekly cost in Raetihi, 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 Raetihi
Te Kōhanga Reo	$200	$150	$30	$22.5	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 Raetihi

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

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 Raetihi 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 Raetihi

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

Te Kōhanga Reo (2)

Te Kōhanga Reo o Mō Te Whānau

Te Kōhanga Reo · Raetihi

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Mō Te Whānau is a te reo Māori immersion service in Raetihi reviewed by ERO in October 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning (A), children's wellbeing (A), and bicultural practice (A), with te reo Māori implementation noted as exemplary. Areas for development include whānau partnership and leadership and governance, both graded C, where family communication and strategic planning require strengthening.

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Mōrehu o Uenuku

Te Kōhanga Reo · Raetihi

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Our analysis of the ERO report found the service grades as A in Curriculum & learning and Bicultural practice, and B in Whānau partnership, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance. The service delivers a focused programme aligned to Te Whāriki with strong te reo Māori support and whānaungatanga connections.

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Education & Care (1)

Nancy Winter Early Childhood Centre

Education & Care · Raetihi

Our analysis of the ERO report from June 2021 assessed Nancy Winter Early Childhood Centre across five dimensions, grading each as B. The centre demonstrated strong practice in children's wellbeing and belonging, effective whānau partnership, sound bicultural practice with te reo and tikanga integration, confirmed health and safety compliance, and effective leadership with collaborative professional learning.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Raetihi

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