Cost of daycare in Browns Bay
14 licensed centres in Browns Bay, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Browns Bay, 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 Browns Bay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 8 |
| Home-based | $320 | $260 | $80 | $60 | 4 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
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 Browns Bay
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Browns Bay.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 14 centres in Browns Bay 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 14 centres in Browns Bay
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (8)
Ponderosa Kids Preschool
ERO assessed Ponderosa Kids Preschool as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound teaching practices in curriculum and learning, and positive relationships and inclusive culture supporting children's wellbeing, though both areas were graded B.
Kindercare Learning Centre (19) Greville
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning (A grade), whānau partnership (A grade), and leadership and governance (A grade), with bicultural practice graded B. The service had a roll of 126 children at the time of review.
Browns Bay Preschool
ERO reviewed Browns Bay Preschool in August 2022. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service meets health and safety standards and maintains ongoing review processes for leadership and governance. Bicultural practice was identified as an area for development, with a noted need to increase te reo Māori opportunities.
East Coast Bays Community Creche
East Coast Bays Community Creche is an education and care service in Browns Bay serving 32 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strong performance in children's wellbeing, with a supportive environment fostering belonging, and a wide-ranging curriculum supporting early learning skills development.
Kids Biz preschool and Daycare
Kids Biz preschool and Daycare is an education and care service in Browns Bay with a current roll of 35 children. An ERO review in September 2023 found no overall placement was issued. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.
Lollipops Browns Bay
ERO assessed Lollipops Browns Bay as Not well placed in October 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all grade B), but noted areas requiring development in curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance (all grade C).
Palms Educare (Browns Bay)
The service has addressed previous health and safety compliance issues and is now meeting regulatory standards. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies bicultural practice as a developing area where improvements are needed, particularly in te reo Māori integration.
City Impact Church Childcare - North Shore
Home-based (4)
Kindergarten (2)
Taiaotea Kindergarten
ERO assessed Taiaotea Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, indicating strengths in these areas including intentional teaching, te reo Māori focus, and distributed leadership.
Oaktree Kindergarten
ERO assessed Oaktree Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning (A), children's wellbeing (A), whānau partnership (A), and bicultural practice (A), while leadership and governance was graded B, with governance and management noted as under review.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Browns Bay
- How much does daycare cost in Browns Bay?
- Daycare costs in Browns Bay 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 14 centres in Browns Bay, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Browns Bay offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 14 centres in Browns Bay 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 Browns Bay?
- 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 14 centres in Browns Bay). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Browns Bay?
- 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
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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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