Cost of daycare in East Tamaki
14 licensed centres in East Tamaki, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in East Tamaki, 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 East Tamaki |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 7 |
| Home-based | $320 | $260 | $80 | $60 | 7 |
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 East Tamaki
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in East Tamaki.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 14 centres in East Tamaki 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 East Tamaki
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (7)
Sara Petesa A'oga Amata
Sara Petesa A'oga Amata is an education and care service for 25 children in East Tamaki. Our analysis of the 2021 ERO report identifies significant concerns: health and safety practices show non-compliance with multiple regulatory standards, and leadership and governance systems are not adequately in place.
Tiny Stars
Tiny Stars received an Akarangi review from ERO in July 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report shows strong performance in children's wellbeing, with developing systems in curriculum and learning, and health and safety. Leadership and governance is in early implementation, reflecting recent leadership changes.
BestStart Dannemora
ERO assessed BestStart Dannemora as Not well placed in April 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, with health and safety systems meeting legal requirements.
Active Explorers Highbrook
ERO assessed Active Explorers Highbrook as Not well placed in December 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance (all grade A), with health and safety assessed as grade B.
Superstart Childcare
WonderKids Childcare & Preschool
TUITUI EDUCARE
Home-based (7)
Seedlings Education
Seedlings Education is a home-based service reviewed by ERO in February 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning (B grade) and health and safety (B grade), with previously identified non-compliances now addressed. Te reo Māori integration is identified as an area needing strengthening (C grade).
Seedlings Education 2
Seedlings Education 2 is a home-based service in East Tamaki with a current roll of 60 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (February 2024) found health and safety systems are sound, with previously identified issues resolved. Bicultural practice is emerging, with te reo Māori integration identified as an area for further development.
Seedlings Education 3
Seedlings Education 3 is a home-based service in East Tamaki with a current roll of 60 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies bicultural practice as a developing area, with te reo Māori integration noted as an area for growth to create more meaningful opportunities.
Seedlings Education 4
Seedlings Education 4 is a home-based service in East Tamaki with a current roll of 50 children. In an Akanuku review conducted in February 2024, our analysis of the ERO report identified emerging te reo Māori integration with room for expansion, and compliance with health and safety standards following earlier corrective actions.
Atamai Education & Care
Atamai Education & Care is a home-based service with a roll of 100 children across East Tamaki and Howick. An ERO Akanuku review in April 2023 found the service had resolved multiple health and safety non-compliances and was meeting regulatory standards. Our analysis of the ERO report assigned B grades for Health & safety and Leadership & governance.
Little Climbers Homebased Education and Childcare
Atamai Education & Care East
Atamai Education & Care East is a home-based service with a current roll of 80. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the service demonstrates strong bicultural practice with Te Tiriti principles embedded and mana whenua acknowledged. Health and safety compliance has been addressed following previous identified non-compliances. Leadership and governance requires ongoing attention to compliance monitoring, with curriculum development noted as the next step.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in East Tamaki
- How much does daycare cost in East Tamaki?
- Daycare costs in East Tamaki 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 East Tamaki, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in East Tamaki offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 14 centres in East Tamaki 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 East Tamaki?
- 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 East Tamaki). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in East Tamaki?
- 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
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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