How much does daycare cost in Brookfield?

Daycare costs in Brookfield 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 Brookfield, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Brookfield offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres in Brookfield 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 Brookfield?

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 Brookfield). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Brookfield?

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 Brookfield

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

Modelled weekly cost in Brookfield, 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 Brookfield
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	3
Te Kōhanga Reo	$200	$150	$30	$22.5	1
Home-based	$320	$260	$80	$60	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 Brookfield

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

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 Brookfield 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 Brookfield

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

Education & Care (3)

Starlight Preschool Brookfield

Education & Care · Brookfield

Starlight Preschool Brookfield is an education and care service in Brookfield, Tauranga, with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from November 2023 grades children's wellbeing as B, noting strong social-emotional development and positive transitions where children feel safe and confident. Whānau partnership is also graded B, with multiple communication channels established with families and a foundation for partnership in place.

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Lollipops Tauranga

Education & Care · Brookfield

Lollipops Educare

ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in June 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, with all dimensions graded A.

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The Blue Cottage Early Learning Otumoetai Road

Education & Care · Brookfield

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Te Kōhanga Reo (1)

Te Kōhanga Reo o Hūria

Te Kōhanga Reo · Brookfield

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Hūria is a kōhanga reo in Brookfield with a current roll of 28 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (2021) graded the service as B across all dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, and Health & safety, indicating sound practices in planning, child engagement, whānau communication, and compliance.

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Home-based (1)

Nestlings In-Home Childcare

Home-based · Brookfield

Nestlings In-Home Childcare is a home-based service in Brookfield with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (May 2023) found strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all grade B), with leadership and governance requiring strengthening (grade C). No overall ERO placement was assigned.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Brookfield

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