Cost of daycare in Wairoa
14 licensed centres in Wairoa, Hawke's Bay — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Wairoa, 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 Wairoa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 8 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 2 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 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 Wairoa
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Wairoa.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 14 centres in Wairoa 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 14 centres in Wairoa
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Te Kōhanga Reo (8)
Te Kōhanga Reo o Taihoa
Te Kōhanga Reo o Taihoa is a kōhanga reo in Wairoa with 30 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the curriculum and learning programme has sound structure with Te Whāriki alignment, though assessment practices have areas for enhancement.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ruataniwha
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ruataniwha is a kōhanga reo in Wairoa with 20 children on roll. Our analysis of the 2022 ERO report identified strong whānau partnership (grade A) and sound leadership and governance (grade B), with adequate health and safety policies (grade B). Curriculum planning exists but lacks clear individual responsiveness to each child's needs and interests (grade C).
Te Kōhanga Reo o Whaakirangi
Te Kōhanga Reo o Whaakirangi is a kohanga reo serving 20 children in Wairoa. Our analysis of the ERO report (April 2024) found the service received a B grade for children's wellbeing, with children showing confidence and positive relationships with staff, and a B grade for health and safety, with safety systems established and one concern addressed after review.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Wairoa
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Wairoa received an Education Review in May 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and whānau partnership (all grade A). Bicultural practice and leadership and governance were graded B, with reo Māori proficiency and staff appraisal processes identified as areas for further development.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Puāwaitanga o Te Reo
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Puāwaitanga o Te Reo is a kōhanga reo serving 16 children in Wairoa. ERO's May 2024 review found that children show confidence, joy, and positive peer engagement in a secure environment (our analysis rated this dimension as B).
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Waihīrere
Te Kōhanga Reo o Pākōwhai
Te Kōhanga Reo o Pākōwhai had an Education Review in April 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum planning aligned with Te Whāriki, though some programme evaluation documentation was inconsistent. Health and safety practices require strengthening, including more consistent sleep supervision checks.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Kāinga o Te Koraha
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Kāinga o Te Koraha is a kōhanga reo in Wairoa with 20 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies curriculum and learning as an area for development, with limited evidence of systematic programme evaluation and review processes.
Kindergarten (3)
North Clyde Kindergarten
North Clyde Kindergarten was reviewed by ERO on 11 June 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in bicultural practice, with te ao Māori deeply embedded in daily activities, and in children's wellbeing within a settled, inclusive environment. Leadership and governance was graded lower, with internal evaluation systems still developing and impact on learners not yet demonstrated.
Matangirau Kindergarten
Wairoa Kindergarten
Wairoa Kindergarten received an ERO review in June 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all four dimensions: a responsive Te Whāriki-based curriculum with some areas for development in assessment and intentional teaching; strong relationships between adults, children and whānau; integrated te reo Māori and tikanga in routines; and health and safety systems being strengthened.
Education & Care (2)
Kids House
Kids Corner
Kids Corner is an education and care service in Wairoa with 35 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report (May 2024) found the service demonstrates effective curriculum and responsive practices supporting children's wellbeing and whānau partnership (all graded B), though leadership and governance (graded C) requires further development in internal evaluation and distributed leadership.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Wairoa
- How much does daycare cost in Wairoa?
- Daycare costs in Wairoa 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 14 centres in Wairoa, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Wairoa offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 14 centres in Wairoa 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 Wairoa?
- 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 14 centres in Wairoa). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Wairoa?
- 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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