How much does daycare cost in Belmont?

Daycare costs in Belmont 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 5 centres in Belmont, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Belmont offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres in Belmont 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 Belmont?

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 5 centres in Belmont). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Belmont?

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.

Cost of daycare in Belmont

5 licensed centres in Belmont, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.

Modelled weekly cost in Belmont, 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 Belmont
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	4
Playcentre	$20	$20	$20	$15	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 Belmont

NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Belmont.

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 5 centres in Belmont participate.

Childcare Subsidy

Means-tested. From MSD. Hourly subsidy based on household income, hours of work or study, and number of children. Apply via Work and Income.

FamilyBoost

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.

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All 5 centres in Belmont

Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.

Education & Care (4)

Kindercare Learning Centres Belmont

Education & Care · Belmont

Kindercare Learning Centres

ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified bicultural practice as an area with a strategic approach in place but requiring further extension and strengthening.

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The Rose Centre Community Pre-School

Education & Care · Belmont

The Rose Centre Community Pre-School is an education and care service in Belmont with a current roll of 21 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (August 2023) indicates the service received a B grade for bicultural practice, with good leadership and identified improvement actions underway.

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The Haven Early Learning - Belmont

Education & Care · Belmont

The Haven Early Learning - Belmont is an education and care service for 39 children in Belmont, Auckland. An ERO review in December 2020 found the service met regulatory standards for health and safety, and governance and management. Our analysis of the ERO report identified whānau partnership as a strength, while te reo Māori opportunities were noted as an area for development.

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Raphael House Kindergarten

Education & Care · Belmont

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Playcentre (1)

Belmont Playcentre

Playcentre · Belmont

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Belmont

How much does daycare cost in Belmont?: Daycare costs in Belmont 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 5 centres in Belmont, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Belmont offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 5 centres in Belmont 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 Belmont?: 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 5 centres in Belmont). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Belmont?: 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.