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THE VALUE OF A DAY AT RURU
Because the little things are actually the big things.
Choosing an early learning environment is about more than the weekly fee. As both a mum and a kaiako, I know how much trust it takes to leave your child in someone else's care.
That's why we're intentional about what we invest in: qualified and experienced kaiako, staffing ratios that go beyond minimum requirements, and a consistent team who have the time to build meaningful relationships with tamariki. Alongside this, we provide spacious, well-resourced places to play, explore and grow.
These are not extras to us. They're part of the care and education we believe every tamaiti deserves.
Because how your child experiences their day matters.
OUR WEEKLY FEES
| Days | Mini | Midi | Full |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $237 | $299 | $324 |
| 4 | $319 | $381 | $412 |
| 5 | $380 | $412 | $443 |
| Days | Mini | Midi | Full |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $165 | $196 | $206 |
| 4 | $227 | $258 | $278 |
| 5 | $258 | $299 | $319 |
All enrolments are a minimum of three days per week.
Our full-day operating hours are 7:30 am to 5:15 pm.
Fees as at January 2025. Fees are calculated across 52 weeks of the year and paid weekly. Te Koko fees assume eligible 20 Hours ECE funding. Please refer to our fee policy for other conditions.
FAMILYBOOST
Eligible whānau may claim back up to 40% of their childcare fees, to a maximum of $1,560 per quarter. The amount depends on household income and eligible fees.
WHAT COULD YOU GET BACK FROM IRD?
Move the sliders to estimate what your whānau could claim back from IRD.
Enter what you pay Ruru each week after any Work and Income subsidy. Do not subtract FamilyBoost.
You pay your Ruru fees weekly. If eligible, you claim FamilyBoost from IRD each quarter. IRD pays you directly, not Ruru.
Good to know: This is an estimate, not a guaranteed FamilyBoost payment. It assumes the same fees for 13 weeks and estimates quarterly income from annual income. Your actual rebate depends on IRD's assessment of your income, eligible fees and circumstances. FamilyBoost is claimed per household.
OTHER SUPPORT FOR WHĀNAU
20 Hours ECE
Ruru participates in the Government's 20 Hours ECE scheme for children aged 3 to 5. Our Te Koko fees already account for this funding where applicable.
Work and Income Childcare Subsidy
Some whānau may qualify for additional support with childcare fees through Work and Income. We're happy to help explain how this works alongside your Ruru enrolment.
COME AND JOIN OUR RURU WHĀNAU
Wondering which days or sessions would work best? We'd love to show you around, introduce you to our kaiako and help you understand your weekly fees.
Email us about enrolment Call 021 156 3300“Every baby has three wishes: they wish to feel safe, they wish to feel loved, and they wish to feel respected”