Cost of daycare in Frankton
18 licensed centres in Frankton, Waikato — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Frankton, 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 Frankton |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 12 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 2 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 1 |
| 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 Frankton
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Frankton.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 18 centres in Frankton 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 18 centres in Frankton
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (12)
Four Winds Ngahau E Fa Preschool
ERO assessed Four Winds Ngahau E Fa Preschool as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety, indicating sound practice in these areas despite the overall placement.
BestStart Somerset Street
ERO assessed BestStart Somerset Street as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found Leadership & governance was graded A, indicating collaborative culture and embedded professional learning, though overall the service faced challenges across other areas of operation.
BestStart Dinsdale
ERO assessed BestStart Dinsdale as Not well placed in their 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found Leadership & governance was graded B, indicating effective strategic direction with aligned goals and internal evaluation practices.
BestStart Primrose Street
ERO assessed BestStart Primrose Street as Not well placed in October 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths across all four dimensions: Curriculum & learning (A), Children's wellbeing (A), Whānau partnership (A), and Bicultural practice (A).
Kindercare Learning Centres - Frankton
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning (Te Whāriki implementation and assessment) and health and safety (ratios exceeding legal requirements), with bicultural practice developing and identified for further strengthening of local iwi connections.
ACG Queenstown Remarkables Park
ACG Queenstown Remarkables Park is an education and care service in Frankton with a current roll of 80 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identified concerns across three key areas: whānau partnership (parents lack meaningful opportunities to contribute to service operation), health and safety (non-compliance identified; systems need rigorous application), and leadership and governance (systems not meeting regulatory standards).
BestStart Greenwood Street
ERO assessed BestStart Greenwood Street as Not well placed in their 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B for whānau partnership, with ongoing family consultation and improvement-focused evaluation, and B for health and safety, though evacuation drills testing a variety of scenarios were identified as an area for improvement.
Go Bananas Childcare
Remarkable Start Early Learning
Remarkable Start Early Learning is an education and care service for 76 children in Frankton. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and health and safety, indicating consistent strengths in these areas.
Kaute Pasifika ECE Limited Partnership
Curious Minds Early Learning
City Impact Church Queenstown Early Childhood Centre
Playcentre (2)
Kindergarten (2)
Frankton Kindergarten
ERO assessed Frankton Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received an A grade for curriculum and learning, with a highly inclusive approach, strong focus on literacy and mathematics, and extensive learning opportunities.
Kidsfirst Kindergartens Frankton
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in July 2015. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in whānau partnership and leadership & governance (both grade B), but noted bicultural practice was still developing (grade C).
Home-based (1)
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Frankton
- How much does daycare cost in Frankton?
- Daycare costs in Frankton 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 18 centres in Frankton, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Frankton offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 18 centres in Frankton 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 Frankton?
- 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 18 centres in Frankton). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Frankton?
- 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
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Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
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