Cost of daycare in Auckland CBD
8 licensed centres in Auckland CBD, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Auckland CBD, 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 Auckland CBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 8 |
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 Auckland CBD
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Auckland CBD.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 8 centres in Auckland CBD participate.
Means-tested. From MSD. Hourly subsidy based on household income, hours of work or study, and number of children. Apply via Work and Income.
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.
All 8 centres in Auckland CBD
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (8)
KiNZ Myers Park
ERO assessed KiNZ Myers Park as Not well placed in August 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades across Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, and Leadership & governance. The report noted Te Whāriki was embedded with an established bicultural focus requiring strengthening, children demonstrated strong relationships and independence, warm whānau relationships were established though parent involvement could increase, and leadership systems were in place with scope to embed appraisal practices.
Kindercare Learning Centres - Auckland CBD (Babies & Toddlers)
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in November 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified bicultural practice as requiring development, with opportunities to strengthen te reo and tikanga integration.
Symonds Street Early Childhood Centre
Te Kōhanga Reo o Hineteiwaiwa
Te Kōhanga Reo o Hineteiwaiwa is an education and care service for 25 children in Auckland CBD. An ERO Education Review in April 2025 found strong whānau partnership and clear leadership structures, though our analysis of the ERO report identified curriculum planning as an area needing development, with assessment not yet well aligned to teaching practice.
Honeybees Preschool
Cosmo Kids
Cosmo Kids is an education and care service in Auckland CBD with a current roll of 50 children. ERO's January 2024 review did not assign an overall placement. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, with strong relationships and a sense of belonging, but noted areas for development across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance.
Sugartree Lane Preschool
Sugartree Lane Preschool is an education and care service in Auckland CBD with a current roll of 64. Our analysis of the ERO report finds the service demonstrates valued parent consultation that fosters strong relational trust with families (Whānau partnership, grade B) and complies with legal health and safety requirements, though minor improvements are needed in medication documentation (grade B).
Kindercare Learning Centres - Auckland CBD (Preschool)
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Auckland CBD
- How much does daycare cost in Auckland CBD?
- Daycare costs in Auckland CBD 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 8 centres in Auckland CBD, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Auckland CBD offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 8 centres in Auckland CBD 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 Auckland CBD?
- 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 8 centres in Auckland CBD). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Auckland CBD?
- 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.
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Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
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