Cost of daycare in Beach Haven
7 licensed centres in Beach Haven, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Beach Haven, 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 Beach Haven |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 5 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 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 Beach Haven
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Beach Haven.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 7 centres in Beach Haven 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 7 centres in Beach Haven
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (5)
The Y Early Learning Centre Beach Haven
The Y Early Learning Centre Beach Haven is an education and care service in Beach Haven with a current roll of 30 children. An ERO review in June 2023 assessed children's wellbeing and health and safety as strengths, with children settled and engaged in nurturing relationships and legal compliance attested. Our analysis of the ERO report identified whānau partnership as an area for development, noting that parent and whānau aspirations are not consistently integrated into curriculum assessment and planning.
Lancaster Learning Centre
Lancaster Learning Centre is an education and care service in Beach Haven with 35 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (September 2022) found the centre demonstrated B grades in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with a C grade in bicultural practice. The service has addressed previously identified health and safety non-compliances and shows strong teacher support for children's wellbeing.
Creative Kids
Creative Kids is an education and care service in Beach Haven with a current roll of 60 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies bicultural practice and health and safety as B-graded dimensions. The service acknowledges Māori as tangata whenua in its curriculum, though te reo and tikanga detail is limited, and has addressed previous health and safety non-compliances to meet regulatory standards.
Tui Art Early Learning Centre
Tui Art Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Beach Haven with a roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from September 2021 shows B grades for health and safety (with non-compliances now addressed) and leadership and governance.
BestStart Beach Haven
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Beach Haven
- How much does daycare cost in Beach Haven?
- Daycare costs in Beach Haven 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 7 centres in Beach Haven, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Beach Haven offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 7 centres in Beach Haven 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 Beach Haven?
- 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 7 centres in Beach Haven). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Beach Haven?
- 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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Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
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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