Cost of daycare in Raureka
6 licensed centres in Raureka, Hawke's Bay — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Raureka, 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 Raureka |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 3 |
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 2 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 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 Raureka
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Raureka.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 6 centres in Raureka participate.
Means-tested. From MSD. Hourly subsidy based on household income, hours of work or study, and number of children. Apply via Work and Income.
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.
All 6 centres in Raureka
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Te Kōhanga Reo (3)
Te Kōhanga Reo o Taniwhā Tūmeke
Te Kōhanga Reo o Taniwhā Tūmeke had an Education Review in November 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found curriculum and learning practices graded B, with established planning and assessment, evident collaboration, and identified learning outcome tracking.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Puawaitanga o Te Pito Mata
Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning (grade A) and leadership and governance (grade A), with health and safety assessed as grade B. The service demonstrates highly effective planning and assessment aligned with Te Whāriki, along with strong strategic direction and systematic evaluation.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Tauparanui Ki Heretaunga
Te Kōhanga Reo o Tauparanui Ki Heretaunga is a kōhanga reo located in Raureka. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received an A grade for Curriculum & learning, reflecting strong planning, assessment, Te Whāriki implementation, and intentional teaching.
Education & Care (2)
In Our Garden
BestStart Raureka
ERO assessed BestStart Raureka as Not well placed in their 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B in Curriculum & learning, Whānau partnership, and Bicultural practice, with collaborative assessment practices, strengthening whānau relationships, and te ao Māori resources evident across the service.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Raureka
- How much does daycare cost in Raureka?
- Daycare costs in Raureka 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 6 centres in Raureka, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Raureka offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 6 centres in Raureka 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 Raureka?
- 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 6 centres in Raureka). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Raureka?
- 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.
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Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
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