How much does daycare cost in Raumati South?

Daycare costs in Raumati South 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 4 centres in Raumati South, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Raumati South offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres in Raumati South 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 South?

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 4 centres in Raumati South). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Raumati South?

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 South

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

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

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

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 4 centres in Raumati South 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 4 centres in Raumati South

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

Education & Care (2)

Small Wonders Childcare Centre

Education & Care · Raumati South

Small Wonders Childcare Centre is an education and care service in Raumati South with a current roll of 30 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from March 2024 shows the service received a B grade for children's wellbeing, with positive interactions supporting learning and relationships, and a B grade for health and safety after addressing previous compliance issues. Leadership and governance received a C grade, with a need to strengthen understanding of licensing criteria and system coherence.

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Te Rawhiti Kindergarten

Education & Care · Raumati South

Te Rawhiti Kindergarten was reviewed by ERO in July 2022. Our analysis of the ERO report shows strong performance in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance (all graded B). Areas for development include bicultural practice and health and safety (both graded C), with particular concerns around inconsistent te reo Māori use and non-compliance with excursion approval procedures.

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Kindergarten (1)

Raumati South Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Raumati South

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens

ERO assessed Raumati South Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service met minimum legal ratios for health and safety, and had capable leadership with developing internal evaluation practices.

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Te Kōhanga Reo (1)

Te Kōhanga Reo o Tararua ki Paraparaumu

Te Kōhanga Reo · Raumati South

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Tararua ki Paraparaumu is a kōhanga reo serving 21 mokopuna in Raumati South. Our analysis of the ERO report (October 2025) found strong bicultural practice with te reo Māori embedded daily and mokopuna emerging as confident speakers (A grade). Curriculum planning and children's wellbeing were assessed as secure (B grades), though formal programme evaluation and assessment frameworks are still developing. Health and safety practices require attention, with child protection policy compliance and staff training identified as areas needing urgent improvement (C grade).

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Raumati South

How much does daycare cost in Raumati South?: Daycare costs in Raumati South 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 4 centres in Raumati South, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Raumati South offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 4 centres in Raumati South 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 South?: 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 4 centres in Raumati South). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Raumati South?: 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.