Cost of daycare in Te Hapara
9 licensed centres in Te Hapara, Gisborne — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Te Hapara, 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 Hapara |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 8 |
| 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 Te Hapara
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Te Hapara.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 9 centres in Te Hapara 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 9 centres in Te Hapara
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (8)
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Whare Amai Puna Reo
Whare Amai Puna Reo is an education and care service in Te Hapara with a roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report shows strengths in bicultural practice (A grade) and sound curriculum planning and whānau partnership (both B grades), with an area requiring attention in health and safety procedures (C grade), particularly around emergency preparedness and staff understanding of earthquake and tsunami protocols.
Bizzy Bodz Early Learning Centre Gisborne
Bizzy Bodz Early Learning Centre Gisborne is an education and care service in Te Hapara with a current roll of 54 children. ERO's Akarangi review in September 2024 did not assign an overall placement. Our analysis of the ERO report identified curriculum and learning (C) and whānau partnership (C) as areas developing, while bicultural practice (B) showed cultural integration throughout the centre's curriculum.
Busy Bees Gladstone Road
Busy Bees Gladstone Road is an education and care service in Te Hapara with 60 children on roll. Our analysis of the 2021 ERO report shows the service met Health and safety standards, with previous non-compliances addressed, and maintained sound HR practices with professional development provided and new practices embedding.
Stella Maris Te Aho Tāhuhu o Te Matauranga Katorika
Busy Bees Wellington Street
Busy Bees Wellington Street is an education and care service in Te Hapara with a current roll of 60 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from February 2022 found the service graded B across all dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.
Waiapu Kids - Te Hapara Whanau Aroha
Waiapu Kids - Te Hapara Whanau Aroha is an education and care service in Te Hapara with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from August 2022 found the service received a B grade for health and safety, with previous non-compliances resolved and systems in place and compliant.
Rewanui Early Learning Centre
Rewanui Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Te Hapara with a current roll of 57. An ERO review in February 2024 found leadership and governance is at developing level, with leaders beginning to build professional learning and internal evaluation, though strategic curriculum evaluation has not yet been established.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Te Hapara
- How much does daycare cost in Te Hapara?
- Daycare costs in Te Hapara 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 9 centres in Te Hapara, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Te Hapara offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 9 centres in Te Hapara 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 Hapara?
- 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 9 centres in Te Hapara). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Te Hapara?
- 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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