Giving your child toys for open-ended play, such as blocks and cardboard boxes and fabrics allows the child's imagination to roam, create and grow.
Fees & Subsidies
Fee Schedule
Wild Things offers competitive costs. Families may be able to access WINZ childcare subsidies and 20 hours ECE.
Home Based Service - Educators Home
Per Hour $5.30 regular rate
Holding Fee $3.00 for up to a 3 week period
Resource Fee $5.00 per child per week
20 hours ECE is available for 3 and 4 year olds, up to 6 hours a day and 20 hours per week.
Methods of Payment Internet/Phone banking
IRD Annual Rebate An end of year statement of childcare payments wil be sent out each year to parents
Winz Childcare Subsidies You may be eligible for childcare subsidies which can be used in conjunction with 20 hours ECE.
For more information go to http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/individuals/supporting-children-and-families.html and http://www.minedu.govt.nz/Parents/EarlyYears
Nanny Service
Wild Things is a nanny placement and support service providing quality childcare specifically tailored to the needs of the individual family.
Employing a nanny: Parents are responsible for employing the nanny. Our visiting teacher will guide you on this process.
Nanny hourly rates: A nanny’s hourly rate is based on their qualifications and experience and ranges from $14.00 TO $18.00 an hour and in some cases a higher rate or an overall package is negotiated.
Wild Things Resource Fee: $5.00 per family per week.
WINZ childcare subsidies: You may be eligible for childcare subsidies which can be used in conjunction with 20 hours ECE.