How much does daycare cost in Upper Riccarton?

Daycare costs in Upper Riccarton 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 Upper Riccarton, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Upper Riccarton offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres in Upper Riccarton 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 Riccarton?

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 Upper Riccarton). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Upper Riccarton?

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 Upper Riccarton

5 licensed centres in Upper Riccarton, Canterbury — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.

Modelled weekly cost in Upper Riccarton, 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 Riccarton
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	5

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 Riccarton

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

20 Hours ECE

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

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

Education & Care (5)

Sancta Maria Montessori Preschool

Education & Care · Upper Riccarton

Sancta Maria Montessori Preschool in Upper Riccarton provides education and care for 38 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates children demonstrate strong belonging and agency with positive wellbeing outcomes. However, health and safety concerns were identified, including non-compliance with furniture safety securing requirements.

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St Peter's Anglican Preschool

Education & Care · Upper Riccarton

St Peter's Anglican Preschool provides education and care for 44 children in Upper Riccarton. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all grade B), with bicultural practice assessed as grade C, indicating limited detail on te reo Māori and tikanga.

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Riccarton Park Montessori Preschool

Education & Care · Upper Riccarton

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Busy Bees Avonhead

Education & Care · Upper Riccarton

Busy Bees

ERO assessed Busy Bees Avonhead as Not well placed in February 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrated strengths in curriculum and learning (Montessori approach integrated with Te Whāriki), children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership. Bicultural practice was identified as an area still developing.

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Cornerstone Christian Early Learning Centre Middleton

Education & Care · Upper Riccarton

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Upper Riccarton

How much does daycare cost in Upper Riccarton?: Daycare costs in Upper Riccarton 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 Upper Riccarton, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Upper Riccarton offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 5 centres in Upper Riccarton 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 Riccarton?: 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 Upper Riccarton). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Upper Riccarton?: 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.