How much does daycare cost in Windsor?

Daycare costs in Windsor 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 4 centres in Windsor, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Windsor offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres in Windsor 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 Windsor?

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 4 centres in Windsor). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Windsor?

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 Windsor

4 licensed centres in Windsor, Southland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.

Modelled weekly cost in Windsor, 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 Windsor
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	2
Home-based	$320	$260	$80	$60	1
Kindergarten	—	$180	$0	$0	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 Windsor

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

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 4 centres in Windsor 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 4 centres in Windsor

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

Education & Care (2)

Windsor Montessori Preschool

Education & Care · Windsor

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Paradise Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Windsor

Paradise Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Windsor with a roll of 65. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates bicultural practice is an area for development, with inconsistent te reo Māori use identified. Health and safety systems are established and monitored.

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Home-based (1)

Just Four Kids Otago

Home-based · Windsor

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Kindergarten (1)

Waverley Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Windsor

ERO assessed Waverley Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership (all grade A), with bicultural practice and health and safety at grade B. The overall Not well placed assessment indicates areas requiring significant improvement despite some strong dimensions.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Windsor

How much does daycare cost in Windsor?: Daycare costs in Windsor 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 4 centres in Windsor, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Windsor offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 4 centres in Windsor 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 Windsor?: 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 4 centres in Windsor). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Windsor?: 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.