Cost of daycare in Rolleston Tauwharekākaho
5 licensed centres in Rolleston Tauwharekākaho, Canterbury — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Rolleston Tauwharekākaho, 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 Rolleston Tauwharekākaho |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rolleston Tauwharekākaho
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Rolleston Tauwharekākaho.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 5 centres in Rolleston Tauwharekākaho 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 5 centres in Rolleston Tauwharekākaho
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (5)
Puanga Kākaho
Puanga Kākaho is an education and care service in Rolleston with a current roll of 115 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (October 2021) found B grades in children's wellbeing, with well-supported transitions and a strong sense of belonging, and in health and safety, with legal compliance and satisfactory management assurance processes.
Selwyn Kids
Selwyn Kids is an education and care service for 57 children in Rolleston. Our analysis of the ERO report from August 2022 found sound curriculum practice with Te Whāriki evident, strong transitions and relationships supporting children's wellbeing, and confirmed compliance with health and safety requirements across all assessed dimensions.
BestStart Rolleston
ERO assessed BestStart Rolleston as Not well placed in their 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound performance across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance, all graded B.
Active Explorers Rolleston
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their November 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance, with a C grade in bicultural practice where te reo and tikanga integration was identified as a next priority area.
The Cats Pyjamas Preschool
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance (all grade A), with bicultural practice graded as B and noted as an area for further development.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Rolleston Tauwharekākaho
- How much does daycare cost in Rolleston Tauwharekākaho?
- Daycare costs in Rolleston Tauwharekākaho 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 Rolleston Tauwharekākaho, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Rolleston Tauwharekākaho offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 5 centres in Rolleston Tauwharekākaho 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 Rolleston Tauwharekākaho?
- 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 Rolleston Tauwharekākaho). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Rolleston Tauwharekākaho?
- 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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