Cost of daycare in Te Arai
4 licensed centres in Te Arai, Gisborne — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Te Arai, 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 Te Arai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 3 |
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 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 Te Arai
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Te Arai.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 4 centres in Te Arai 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 4 centres in Te Arai
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Te Kōhanga Reo (3)
Te Kōhanga Reo o Rongowhakaata
Te Kōhanga Reo o Rongowhakaata is a kōhanga reo serving 28 children in Te Arai. Our analysis of the June 2022 ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing and bicultural practice, with strong te reo and tikanga integration. Areas for development include curriculum assessment practices, staff appraisal systems, and professional learning.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Manutuke
Te Kōhanga Reo o Manutuke was reviewed by ERO in June 2022. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received a grade A for Curriculum & learning, reflecting strong planning, a collective approach, and regular monitoring of quality outcomes.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Pāhou
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Pāhou is a kōhanga reo serving 15 tamariki in Te Arai. In the Education Review (June 2022), our analysis of the ERO report shows a B grade for Curriculum & learning, reflecting sound curriculum planning, assessment variety, and regular collaborative reflection.
Education & Care (1)
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Te Arai
- How much does daycare cost in Te Arai?
- Daycare costs in Te Arai 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 Te Arai, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Te Arai offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 4 centres in Te Arai 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 Te Arai?
- 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 Te Arai). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Te Arai?
- 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
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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