Cost of daycare in Roslyn
11 licensed centres in Roslyn, Manawatū-Whanganui — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Roslyn, 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 Roslyn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 7 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 3 |
| 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 Roslyn
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Roslyn.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 11 centres in Roslyn 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 11 centres in Roslyn
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (7)
Barnardos Early Learning Centre Palmerston North
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in April 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in play-based learning, children's wellbeing support, and whānau partnership (all graded B), but flagged concerns in bicultural practice and health & safety compliance (both graded C), including a licensing non-compliance with outdoor surfacing.
Little Wonders Childcare (Roslyn)
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed. The 2017 review did not provide dimension grades.
Busy Bees Featherston Street Tuakana
Our analysis of the ERO report identified emerging curriculum and assessment practices, with inconsistent implementation across the centre. Bicultural practice and leadership practices were also graded as emerging, with leaders recognising the need to strengthen te reo and tikanga visibility and to develop internal evaluation processes. Health and safety practices were graded as established, with a previously non-compliant issue now resolved.
Busy Bees Featherston Street Teina
Lalanga Moui Tongan Early Childhood Centre
Lalanga Moui Tongan Early Childhood Centre is an education and care service in Roslyn with a roll of 30 children. Our analysis of the October 2023 ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing and bicultural practice (both grade B), with health and safety compliance now in place. Leadership and governance received a grade C, with ERO identifying professional learning gaps that require further development.
Nga Rito o Te Puawaitanga Early Childhood Centre
Nga Rito o Te Puawaitanga is an education and care centre in Roslyn with 37 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report (July 2024) found the centre graded B across all assessed dimensions: whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.
Alphabet Academy Roslyn
Alphabet Academy Roslyn is an education and care centre in Roslyn. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates B grades for whānau partnership and leadership & governance, with whānau aspirations acknowledged though partnership depth details were limited, and leadership structures in place though strategic direction information was limited.
Te Kōhanga Reo (3)
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Ao Mārama
An ERO Education Review in August 2023 identified significant concerns across the service. Our analysis of the ERO report found low grades in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with children appearing disengaged and supervision gaps noted. Whānau partnership was assessed as requiring further development, with key policies still unreviewed.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Āwhina
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Āwhina had an Education Review in June 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum and learning practices with intentional language strategies, and regular whānau communication and engagement. However, the service had significant health and safety concerns, including non-compliance with emergency drill requirements that compromised child safety.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Whānau Mana Kākano
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Whānau Mana Kākano is a kōhanga reo in Roslyn serving 24 children. ERO's review in June 2024 found strong curriculum and learning practices with intentional teaching linked to Te Whāriki and te ao Māori (Grade A). Health and safety systems are in place (Grade B). Our analysis of the ERO report identified areas for development in leadership and governance, including incomplete policy review processes and staff appraisals, and the need to strengthen programme evaluation (Grade C).
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Roslyn
- How much does daycare cost in Roslyn?
- Daycare costs in Roslyn 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 11 centres in Roslyn, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Roslyn offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 11 centres in Roslyn 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 Roslyn?
- 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 11 centres in Roslyn). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Roslyn?
- 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
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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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