How much does daycare cost in Thorndon?

Daycare costs in Thorndon 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 8 centres in Thorndon, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Thorndon offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 8 centres in Thorndon 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 Thorndon?

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 8 centres in Thorndon). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Thorndon?

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 Thorndon

8 licensed centres in Thorndon, Wellington — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.

Modelled weekly cost in Thorndon, 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 Thorndon
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	8

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 Thorndon

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

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 8 centres in Thorndon 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 8 centres in Thorndon

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

Education & Care (8)

Hill Street Early Childhood Centre is an education and care service in Thorndon with 27 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strong leadership and governance (grade A), with whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety all assessed as grade B. Families are actively involved in assessment and planning, and bicultural curriculum development is underway with expert support.

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Pipitea Childcare Centre

Education & Care · Thorndon

Pipitea Childcare Centre is an education and care service in Thorndon, Wellington with a roll of 29 children. Our analysis of the ERO report grades leadership and governance as B, noting strong leadership and systematic decision-making, though internal evaluation processes require further development.

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City Kids Childcare Centre

Education & Care · Thorndon

City Kids Childcare Centre in Thorndon operates as an education and care service. Our analysis of the ERO report from May 2024 shows the centre received a B grade in health & safety (with previously non-compliant issues now addressed) and a B grade in leadership & governance (with clear management structure). Bicultural practice received a C grade, with a next step to increase te reo Māori opportunities in learning contexts.

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Kids Reserve

Education & Care · Thorndon

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Wellington City Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten

Education & Care · Thorndon

Wellington City Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten is an education and care service in Thorndon with a current roll of 20 children. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service meets sound standards in health and safety, with regulatory requirements met and non-compliances addressed post-visit. Leadership and governance are sound, with monitoring systems in place for compliance.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Thorndon

How much does daycare cost in Thorndon?: Daycare costs in Thorndon 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 8 centres in Thorndon, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Thorndon offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 8 centres in Thorndon 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 Thorndon?: 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 8 centres in Thorndon). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Thorndon?: 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.