How much does daycare cost in Clendon?

Daycare costs in Clendon 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 4 centres in Clendon, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Clendon offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres in Clendon 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 Clendon?

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

What's the cheapest daycare option in Clendon?

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 Clendon

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

Modelled weekly cost in Clendon, 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 Clendon
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	4

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 Clendon

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

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 4 centres in Clendon 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 4 centres in Clendon

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

Education & Care (4)

Potiki Early Childhood Centre

Education & Care · Clendon

Potiki Early Childhood Centre is an education and care service in Clendon with a roll of 39 children. An ERO review in December 2023 found caring relationships and emotional wellbeing support in place. Our analysis of the ERO report identified areas for development in curriculum assessment, health and safety compliance, and leadership processes.

Roll 39

Barnardos Early Learning Centre Clendon

Education & Care · Clendon

Barnardos New Zealand

The service was reviewed by ERO in January 2021. Our analysis of the ERO report found the centre graded B across curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and health and safety, indicating the curriculum supports cultural knowledge and respect for diverse heritages, and bicultural knowledge is intentionally developed.

Roll 50

Mokopuna ki Clendon Early Childhood Service

Education & Care · Clendon

Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service received A grades for children's wellbeing and leadership & governance, with B grades for curriculum & learning, whānau partnership, and health & safety. The service implements Te Whāriki framework with Maramataka alignment and has strong governance and relational trust, though intentional teaching and learning-focused whānau partnerships have been identified as areas for improvement.

Roll 45

Clendon Christian Preschool

Education & Care · Clendon

Clendon Christian Preschool is an education and care service with 80 children. ERO's December 2023 review found children communicate confidently and routines are valued; our analysis of the ERO report identified children's wellbeing as a strength. Bicultural practice includes te ao Māori elements and Pacific language weeks, though our analysis suggests this could be embedded more deeply.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Clendon

How much does daycare cost in Clendon?: Daycare costs in Clendon 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 4 centres in Clendon, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Clendon offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 4 centres in Clendon 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 Clendon?: 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 4 centres in Clendon). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Clendon?: 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.