How much does daycare cost in St Kilda?

Daycare costs in St Kilda 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 3 centres in St Kilda, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in St Kilda offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres in St Kilda 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 St Kilda?

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 3 centres in St Kilda). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in St Kilda?

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 St Kilda

3 licensed centres in St Kilda, Otago — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.

Modelled weekly cost in St Kilda, 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 St Kilda
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	2
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 St Kilda

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

20 Hours ECE

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

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

Education & Care (2)

Little Wonders St Kilda

Education & Care · St Kilda

ERO assessed Little Wonders St Kilda as Not well placed in June 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership, but identified bicultural practice as requiring development, with strategic integration of Māori dimensions needed across governance and teaching.

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Bunny Burrows Limited

Education & Care · St Kilda

Bunny Burrows Limited is an education and care service in St Kilda with a current roll of 68 children. Our analysis of the ERO report rated the service as Grade B across all dimensions: curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service demonstrates established practices in these areas, though the report noted areas for development including evaluation of children's progression over time and refinement of internal evaluation processes.

Roll 68

Kindergarten (1)

St Kilda Kindergarten

Kindergarten · St Kilda

ERO assessed St Kilda Kindergarten as Not well placed in its March 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates sound health and safety systems and policy frameworks are in place.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in St Kilda

How much does daycare cost in St Kilda?: Daycare costs in St Kilda 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 3 centres in St Kilda, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in St Kilda offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 3 centres in St Kilda 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 St Kilda?: 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 3 centres in St Kilda). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in St Kilda?: 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.