Cost of daycare in Richmond
7 licensed centres in Richmond, Tasman — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Richmond, 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 Richmond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 7 |
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 Richmond
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Richmond.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 7 centres in Richmond 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 7 centres in Richmond
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (7)
Busy Bees Richmond
ERO assessed Busy Bees Richmond as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades across all five dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety. The review identified strengthening whānau partnerships for Māori learners as a key next step.
Little Beans Preschool Limited
The Tree House Early Learning
Little People on Gladstone
Little People on Gladstone is an education and care service in Richmond with a current roll of 35 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from January 2024 found the service met regulatory standards for health and safety, with previously identified compliance issues now addressed.
Active Explorers Richmond
Active Explorers Richmond is an education and care service in Richmond. Our analysis of the 2019 ERO report indicates the service demonstrated sound performance in children's wellbeing and health and safety, with positive teacher-child interactions and well-monitored safety procedures.
Casa Dei Bambini Foundation School
Casa Dei Bambini Foundation School is an education and care service in Richmond with 27 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning (B grade), health and safety (B grade), and leadership and governance (B grade), with bicultural practice (C grade) identified as a priority area for development. The service uses a Te Whāriki-based curriculum with Montessori pedagogy.
Alpha Early Childhood Educational Centre
Alpha Early Childhood Educational Centre is an education and care service in Richmond with a roll of 35 children. The 2024 ERO review found responsive care practices and intentional support for social competence, with health and safety meeting legal requirements after addressing two non-compliances. Our analysis of the ERO report identified developing bicultural practice, with te reo and tikanga in use but implementation still being built.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Richmond
- How much does daycare cost in Richmond?
- Daycare costs in Richmond 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 7 centres in Richmond, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Richmond offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 7 centres in Richmond 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 Richmond?
- 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 7 centres in Richmond). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Richmond?
- 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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Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
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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