How much does daycare cost in Waverley (Dunedin City)?

Daycare costs in Waverley (Dunedin City) 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 2 centres in Waverley (Dunedin City), 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Waverley (Dunedin City) offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres in Waverley (Dunedin City) 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 Waverley (Dunedin City)?

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 2 centres in Waverley (Dunedin City)). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Waverley (Dunedin City)?

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 Waverley (Dunedin City)

2 licensed centres in Waverley (Dunedin City), Otago — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.

Modelled weekly cost in Waverley (Dunedin City), 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 Waverley (Dunedin City)
Kindergarten	—	$180	$0	$0	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 Waverley (Dunedin City)

NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Waverley (Dunedin City).

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 2 centres in Waverley (Dunedin City) 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 2 centres in Waverley (Dunedin City)

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

Kindergarten (2)

Grants Braes Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Waverley (Dunedin City)

ERO assessed Grants Braes Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found Children's wellbeing was graded A, while Curriculum & learning, Whānau partnership, Bicultural practice, and Leadership & governance were all graded B.

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Rotary Park Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Waverley (Dunedin City)

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing (B grade) and bicultural practice (B grade), with responsive teaching interactions and respectful celebration of Māori culture evident in the environment and routines.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Waverley (Dunedin City)

How much does daycare cost in Waverley (Dunedin City)?: Daycare costs in Waverley (Dunedin City) 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 2 centres in Waverley (Dunedin City), 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Waverley (Dunedin City) offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 2 centres in Waverley (Dunedin City) 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 Waverley (Dunedin City)?: 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 2 centres in Waverley (Dunedin City)). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Waverley (Dunedin City)?: 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.