How much does daycare cost in Silverstream?

Daycare costs in Silverstream 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 4 centres in Silverstream, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Silverstream offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres in Silverstream 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 Silverstream?

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

What's the cheapest daycare option in Silverstream?

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 Silverstream

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

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

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

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 4 centres in Silverstream 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 4 centres in Silverstream

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

Education & Care (3)

Premium Preschool

Education & Care · Silverstream

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Silverstream Early Learning Centre by Busy Bees

Education & Care · Silverstream

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong performance across curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with all four dimensions graded A.

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Marlborough St Childcare Centre

Education & Care · Silverstream

Our analysis of the ERO report identified significant concerns across all assessed areas. The centre received D grades for curriculum and learning (non-compliance with regulatory standards identified), whānau partnership (non-compliance in respecting parent and whānau aspirations), and leadership and governance (leadership lacks understanding of licensing criteria; systems inadequate for regulatory compliance).

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Kindergarten (1)

Silverstream Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Silverstream

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens

ERO assessed Silverstream Kindergarten as Not well placed in their May 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety, indicating consistent practice across these areas alongside the overall placement assessment.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Silverstream

How much does daycare cost in Silverstream?: Daycare costs in Silverstream 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 4 centres in Silverstream, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Silverstream offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 4 centres in Silverstream 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 Silverstream?: 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 4 centres in Silverstream). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Silverstream?: 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.