Cost of daycare in Te Aro
5 licensed centres in Te Aro, Wellington — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Te Aro, 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 Aro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home-based | $320 | $260 | $80 | $60 | 3 |
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 2 |
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 Aro
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Te Aro.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 5 centres in Te Aro 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 5 centres in Te Aro
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Home-based (3)
Barnardos Early Learning Home Based Kāpiti/Horowhenua
Barnardos Early Learning Home Based Wellington Wha
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in January 2021. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum delivery, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership (all grade B), but identified whānau partnership as an area needing development (grade C), with parent engagement and incorporation of whānau aspirations requiring strengthening.
Barnardos Early Learning Home Based Wellington Tahi
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found health and safety practices met legal compliance requirements with systems in place.
Education & Care (2)
Barnardos Early Learning Centre Wellington Central
The centre was reviewed by ERO in January 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report found the curriculum is effectively aligned with Te Whariki and health and safety practices meet regulatory standards. Whānau partnership was identified as an area for development, particularly around parent voice and responsiveness.
Millie's House, Hopper St
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Te Aro
- How much does daycare cost in Te Aro?
- Daycare costs in Te Aro 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 5 centres in Te Aro, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Te Aro offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 5 centres in Te Aro 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 Aro?
- 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 5 centres in Te Aro). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Te Aro?
- 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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