How much does daycare cost in Regent?

Daycare costs in Regent 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 5 centres in Regent, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Regent offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres in Regent 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 Regent?

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 5 centres in Regent). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Regent?

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 Regent

5 licensed centres in Regent, Northland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.

Modelled weekly cost in Regent, 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 Regent
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	5

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 Regent

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

20 Hours ECE

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

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

Education & Care (5)

Stepping Stones Preschool

Education & Care · Regent

Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones Preschool is an education and care service in Regent, Whangarei District, with a roll of 26 children. Our analysis of the 2023 ERO report indicates a B grade for Health & safety, with the service addressing previous non-compliances in this area. No overall ERO placement was recorded in this review.

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Norfolk Street Educare

Education & Care · Regent

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Hātea Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Regent

Hātea Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Regent, Whangarei District, reviewed by ERO in September 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all four dimensions: children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.

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Geckos Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Regent

Geckos Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Regent with 26 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades for children's wellbeing and health & safety, with a C grade for leadership & governance. The service provides a calm environment with established routines, though evaluation processes and internal mentoring support require further development.

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Little Geckos Childcare Centre

Education & Care · Regent

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Regent

How much does daycare cost in Regent?: Daycare costs in Regent 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 5 centres in Regent, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Regent offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 5 centres in Regent 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 Regent?: 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 5 centres in Regent). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Regent?: 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.