How much does daycare cost in Raumati Beach East?

Daycare costs in Raumati Beach 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 Raumati Beach East, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Raumati Beach East offer 20 Hours ECE?

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

What's the cheapest daycare option in Raumati Beach 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 Raumati Beach East

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

Modelled weekly cost in Raumati Beach 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 Raumati Beach East
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	3

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 Raumati Beach East

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

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

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Lollipops Paraparaumu

Education & Care · Raumati Beach East

Lollipops Educare

ERO assessed Lollipops Paraparaumu as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound practice in curriculum and learning with an assessment cycle under development, effective partnership building with whānau, and health and safety systems in place.

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Chelsea House

Education & Care · Raumati Beach East

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BestStart Raumati

Education & Care · Raumati Beach East

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in October 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified a B grade for Curriculum & learning, with effective relationships-centred curriculum but a noted need to strengthen learning complexity. Bicultural practice received a C grade, with ERO identifying a need to strengthen te ao Māori incorporation and assessment documentation.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Raumati Beach East

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