210 Otipua Road, West End, Timaru 7910 Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Fees and enrolment essentials

Simple fee information to help your family plan.

Every family’s childcare needs are different, so this page brings the key fee options, 20 Hours ECE information, food charge notes, and payment details together in one place. If you are unsure which option suits your child, please contact the centre and we can talk it through with you.

Under 3 examples

Fee examples for younger children.

Days 6 hours8 hours
2 days $80.64$107.52
3 days $120.96$161.28
5 days $201.60$268.80

Over 3 examples

Fee examples with 20 Hours ECE applied.

20 Hours ECE is applied.
Days 6 hours8 hours
3 days $0.00$40.32
4 days $26.88$80.64
5 days $67.20$134.40

Hourly rate: $6.72.

Daily food fee: $3.00. This fee is not included in the examples shown above.

Important notes

  • Operating hours are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
  • A minimum booking of two days per week is required.
  • A 10% sibling discount is available on the oldest sibling.
  • A maximum of 6 hours ECE funding is available per day.
  • A daily food fee of $3.00 will be applied. This fee is not included in the examples.
  • You may be eligible for childcare assistance through MSD.

Payments

Te Waipounamu Education Limited, trading as Ōtipua Grove

BNZ 02-0191-0583826-007

For all automatic payments, please use the banking details below.

This fee schedule is provided as an example only. Please consult with the Centre Manager to discuss your specific requirements.