Cost of daycare in Waitara East
6 licensed centres in Waitara East, Taranaki — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Waitara East, 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 Waitara East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 2 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 2 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 2 |
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 Waitara East
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Waitara East.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 6 centres in Waitara East 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 6 centres in Waitara East
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (2)
Busy Bees Waitara
ERO assessed Busy Bees Waitara as Not well placed in November 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in bicultural practice and health and safety (both B grades), but noted that curriculum and learning and whānau partnership required development (both C grades), with inconsistent implementation and emerging parent engagement practices.
Waitara & District Community Childcare Centre Inc.
Waitara & District Community Childcare Centre Inc. is an education and care service in Waitara East with 40 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report from September 2023 shows the service received B grades across children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, indicating consistent performance across these areas.
Playcentre (2)
Tikorangi Playcentre
ERO assessed Tikorangi Playcentre as Not well placed in 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrated sound health and safety practices and developing leadership, but identified limited te reo Māori use and emerging bicultural practices as areas requiring further development.
Waitara Playcentre
Waitara Playcentre is a playcentre serving 26 children in Waitara East. Our analysis of the ERO report identified leadership and governance as an area requiring development, with non-compliance noted in self-review processes and staff appraisal systems.
Te Kōhanga Reo (2)
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Pekanga
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Pekanga received an Education Review on 25 June 2025. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice (all graded A). Health and safety systems and leadership and governance were graded B, with leadership noting that appraisal follow-up processes could be strengthened.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Waitara
Te Kōhanga Reo o Waitara serves 50 mokopuna in Waitara East. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies areas for development: curriculum planning and assessment require stronger consistency and internal evaluation processes; health and safety practices need attention, particularly regular emergency drills. Children's wellbeing is a strength, with kaimahi providing supportive care.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Waitara East
- How much does daycare cost in Waitara East?
- Daycare costs in Waitara East 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 6 centres in Waitara East, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Waitara East offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 6 centres in Waitara East 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 Waitara East?
- 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 6 centres in Waitara East). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Waitara East?
- 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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