Cost of daycare in Flat Bush
20 licensed centres in Flat Bush, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Flat Bush, 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 Flat Bush |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 16 |
| Home-based | $320 | $260 | $80 | $60 | 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 Flat Bush
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Flat Bush.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 20 centres in Flat Bush 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 20 centres in Flat Bush
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (16)
Little Learners Childcare Centre
Little Learners Childcare Centre is an education and care service in Flat Bush, Auckland with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in children's wellbeing, where teachers demonstrate positive relationships and meaningful interactions, and in health and safety standards, though ongoing monitoring is required for consistency.
Fetu-I-Sasa'e Aoga Amata
Chapel Downs Early Learning Centre
KiNZ Mission Heights
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in their October 2019 review. No dimension grades are available from this review.
Sunshine Christian Preschool
Sunshine Christian Preschool is an education and care service located in Flat Bush, Auckland, with a current roll of 80 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from June 2021 identified strengths in curriculum and learning, with intentional teaching and strong curriculum knowledge evident, and in children's wellbeing, with consistent support for belonging and social-emotional growth.
BestStart Flat Bush
ERO assessed BestStart Flat Bush as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received B grades across all six dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.
BestStart Baverstock Oaks
ERO assessed BestStart Baverstock Oaks as Not well placed in November 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received B grades across all dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.
Brilliant Minds Early Childhood Centre
Brilliant Minds Early Childhood Centre in Flat Bush provides education and care for 39 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identified calm, responsive practices supporting children's wellbeing (grade B), though whānau partnerships are developing with limited depth in Māori and Pacific perspectives (grade C), and health and safety systems meet compliance but require ongoing monitoring (grade C).
Hand and Hand Childcare Centre
Just Kidz Flatbush
Busy Bees Ormiston Road
BestStart Botany Junction
Early Smiles Childcare & Learning Centre
BestStart Flat Bush School Road
BestStart Murphys Park
Just Kidz Ormiston
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Flat Bush
- How much does daycare cost in Flat Bush?
- Daycare costs in Flat Bush 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 20 centres in Flat Bush, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Flat Bush offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 20 centres in Flat Bush 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 Flat Bush?
- 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 20 centres in Flat Bush). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Flat Bush?
- 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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Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
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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