Cost of daycare in Tawa
11 licensed centres in Tawa, Wellington — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Tawa, 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 Tawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 8 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 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 Tawa
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Tawa.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 11 centres in Tawa 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 Tawa
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (8)
Kindercare Learning Centres Tawa
ERO assessed Kindercare Learning Centres Tawa as Not well placed in September 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance all graded as C, indicating these areas require development. Assessment, planning, and evaluation processes; bicultural curriculum and culturally responsive practices; and consistency in leadership systems were identified as needing strengthening.
Reggio Bambini Private Preschool & Infant Centre
Educare Tawa
BestStart Tawa South
BestStart Tawa South is an education and care service in Tawa with a roll of 70 children. An ERO review in February 2023 did not assign an overall placement. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B in children's wellbeing (positive relationships and supervised rest/sleep areas), health and safety (regulatory standards being met), and leadership and governance (policy framework and management processes established).
Tawa Montessori Preschool
Tawa Montessori Preschool is an education and care service for 24 children in Tawa. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in whānau partnership, with improved parent communication and consideration of whānau aspirations. However, health and safety concerns were identified, including non-compliance with fire evacuation scheme and notification requirements.
CountryLife Early Education
Millie's House, Oxford St
BestStart Tawa
ERO assessed BestStart Tawa as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in health and safety practices, with staffing ratios exceeding requirements. However, curriculum and learning practices, and bicultural approaches including te reo Māori use, were assessed as developing and requiring significant strengthening.
Kindergarten (2)
Brian Webb Kindergarten
ERO assessed Brian Webb Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, and Bicultural practice. The service showed strengths in children's sense of belonging, peer relationships, and bicultural integration, though curriculum planning required strengthening.
Tawa Central Kindergarten
Tawa Central Kindergarten is a kindergarten in Tawa with a current roll of 42 children. In its 2020 ERO review, the service was assessed as not well placed.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Tawa
- How much does daycare cost in Tawa?
- Daycare costs in Tawa 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 Tawa, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Tawa offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 11 centres in Tawa 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 Tawa?
- 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 Tawa). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Tawa?
- 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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