Cost of daycare in Ellerslie
17 licensed centres in Ellerslie, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Ellerslie, 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 Ellerslie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 12 |
| Home-based | $320 | $260 | $80 | $60 | 3 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 1 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 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 Ellerslie
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Ellerslie.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 17 centres in Ellerslie 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 17 centres in Ellerslie
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (12)
Michael Park Kindergarten
Michael Park Kindergarten is an education and care service in Ellerslie, Auckland, with a current roll of 80 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from April 2024 identifies strengths across children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance, with all three dimensions graded B.
Natural Steps Early Childhood Centre (Ellerslie Village)
YMCA Early Learning Centre Ellerslie
YMCA Early Learning Centre Ellerslie received an Akarangi review in November 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report found the centre demonstrating sound practice in curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all grade B), while leadership and governance is an area for development (grade C). The centre is establishing evaluation processes and developing shared understanding of internal evaluation systems.
Active Explorers Central Park
ERO assessed Active Explorers Central Park as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing and bicultural practice, with areas for development in curriculum planning, whānau partnership, and leadership evaluation cycles.
Pohutukawa Kindergarten
Lollipops Millennium
ERO assessed Lollipops Millennium as Not well placed in January 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance (all grade A), with bicultural practice graded B.
Active Explorers Ellerslie
ERO assessed Active Explorers Ellerslie as Not well placed in December 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing, health and safety, and bicultural practice, but identified whānau partnership as an area needing development. The service was also noted to need deeper engagement with Te Whāriki and stronger connections with child aspirations.
Adventureland Early Learning Centre
Adventureland Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Ellerslie and Ōrākei with a current roll of 60 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (July 2023) shows B grades for whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with a C grade for bicultural practice. The service respects whānau aspirations, maintains appropriate health and safety procedures, and has qualified leadership in place, though te reo Māori integration has been identified as a developing practice area.
Shooting Stars Daycare
The Learning Corner Early Learning Centre
The Learning Corner Early Learning Centre is an education and care service for 60 children in Ellerslie, Auckland. Our analysis of the 2021 ERO report identified Leadership & governance as an area needing development, with new management establishing systems and processes for improvement.
Little Wings Early Childhood Education & Care Centre
Little Wings Early Childhood Education & Care Centre is an education and care service in Ellerslie with a current roll of 30 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the centre has established some parent relationships but is still developing these into responsive curriculum planning, and has a strategic plan and professional learning in place while building evaluation and improvement systems.
Kiddie Garden Learning Corner
Kiddie Garden Learning Corner is an education and care service in Ellerslie with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from September 2023 found the service graded B across bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service integrates te reo Māori into routines, maintains legal compliance with health and safety systems, and demonstrates positive team relationships with an improvement-focused approach.
Home-based (3)
Playcentre (1)
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Ellerslie
- How much does daycare cost in Ellerslie?
- Daycare costs in Ellerslie 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 17 centres in Ellerslie, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Ellerslie offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 17 centres in Ellerslie 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 Ellerslie?
- 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 17 centres in Ellerslie). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Ellerslie?
- 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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