How much does daycare cost in Forrest Hill?

Daycare costs in Forrest Hill 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 3 centres in Forrest Hill, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Forrest Hill offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres in Forrest Hill 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 Forrest Hill?

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 3 centres in Forrest Hill). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Forrest Hill?

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 Forrest Hill

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

Modelled weekly cost in Forrest Hill, 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 Forrest Hill
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	2
Home-based	$320	$260	$80	$60	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 Forrest Hill

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

20 Hours ECE

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

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

Education & Care (2)

Smoochie McGill Early Learning

Education & Care · Forrest Hill

Smoochie McGill Early Learning is an education and care service in Forrest Hill with 33 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report (February 2024) found B grades for children's wellbeing and health & safety, with a C grade for bicultural practice. The service shows responsive teaching and positive relationships, with health and safety systems in place, while bicultural practice is developing.

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Peekaboo Childcare Forrest Hill

Education & Care · Forrest Hill

Peekaboo Childcare Forrest Hill is an education and care service in Forrest Hill. Our analysis of the 2022 ERO report indicates the centre received B grades across curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service has a qualified manager and three team leaders providing curriculum oversight.

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Home-based (1)

Happy Kids At Home Childcare

Home-based · Forrest Hill

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Forrest Hill

How much does daycare cost in Forrest Hill?: Daycare costs in Forrest Hill 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 3 centres in Forrest Hill, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Forrest Hill offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 3 centres in Forrest Hill 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 Forrest Hill?: 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 3 centres in Forrest Hill). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Forrest Hill?: 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.