Cost of daycare in Upper Hutt CBD
16 licensed centres in Upper Hutt CBD, Wellington — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Upper Hutt CBD, 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 Upper Hutt CBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 8 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 5 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 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 Upper Hutt CBD
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Upper Hutt CBD.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 16 centres in Upper Hutt CBD 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 16 centres in Upper Hutt CBD
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (8)
Childhood Concepts Goodshed Rd
Childhood Concepts Goodshed Rd is an education and care service in Upper Hutt CBD with a current roll of 67 children. Our analysis of the October 2021 ERO report shows the service received B grades across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance. Intentional teaching and Te Whāriki use are developing, parent partnerships are established, and leadership demonstrates improvement focus with effective self-review practices in place.
Active Explorers Upper Hutt
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their February 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound performance across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with all dimensions graded B.
Happy Days Childcare Centre
Smiley Faces Educare
Stepping Stones Childcare Centre
Rātā Educare Booth College of Mission
Elizabeth Avenue Childcare Centre
Elizabeth Avenue Childcare Centre is an education and care service in Upper Hutt CBD with 37 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the centre has strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership, though parent partnership in planning and bicultural practice are identified as areas for further development.
Busy Beez Childcare Centre
Busy Beez Childcare Centre is an education and care service in Upper Hutt CBD with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the February 2023 ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership, with grades of B in these areas. Bicultural practice was graded C, reflecting early-stage culturally responsive curriculum development and limited understanding of success for Māori and Pacific children.
Kindergarten (5)
Birchville Kindergarten
ERO assessed Birchville Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing and whānau partnership (both grade B), with health and safety systems in place (grade B). Bicultural practice was identified as developing and requiring further embedding (grade C).
Cottle Kindergarten
ERO assessed Cottle Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found curriculum and learning at grade B, with assessment and planning developing and Te Manawa implementation underway but needing refinement. Bicultural practice was graded C, with te reo and tikanga evident but developing, and an explicit need to strengthen support for Māori learners. Health and safety management was graded B with compliance confirmed.
Irmgard Ritchie Kindergarten
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in May 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths across all dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance all received top grades, with strong Te Whāriki implementation, inclusive practices, and collaborative approaches evident.
Upper Hutt Kindergarten
ERO assessed Upper Hutt Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service with strong grades in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, with health and safety meeting legal requirements.
Titiro Whakamua Kindergarten
Playcentre (2)
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Upper Hutt CBD
- How much does daycare cost in Upper Hutt CBD?
- Daycare costs in Upper Hutt CBD 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 16 centres in Upper Hutt CBD, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Upper Hutt CBD offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 16 centres in Upper Hutt CBD 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 Upper Hutt CBD?
- 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 16 centres in Upper Hutt CBD). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Upper Hutt CBD?
- 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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