Cost of daycare in Glen Eden
22 licensed centres in Glen Eden, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Glen Eden, 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 Glen Eden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 17 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 2 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 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 Glen Eden
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Glen Eden.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 22 centres in Glen Eden 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 22 centres in Glen Eden
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (17)
Kidd Inn Early Learning Centre Ltd
Kidd Inn Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Glen Eden with a current roll of 85 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from July 2023 found the service graded B across all four dimensions: whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service has addressed previous health and safety non-compliances and maintains qualified management with team leader support.
Kiwi Kapers Care and Education Centre
Kiwi Kapers Care and Education Centre is an education and care service in Glen Eden with a current roll of 36 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (November 2022) indicates a calm environment with established routines, creative opportunities, and physical development support. Health and safety systems and procedures are established and monitored.
Eden Cottage
Eden Cottage is an education and care service for 38 children in Glen Eden. Our analysis of the ERO report identified inconsistent curriculum implementation and a lack of shared understanding of Te Whāriki principles among staff.
Pīwaka Early Learning Centre
Pīwaka Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Glen Eden with a current roll of 140 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from April 2022 found the centre graded B across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, reflecting sustained family relationships, embedded te ao Māori, assured compliance, and strategic commitment to equity.
Our Kids Early Learning Centre - Glen Eden
Our Kids Early Learning Centre - Glen Eden is an education and care service in Glen Eden with a current roll of 32 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, where children demonstrate confidence, fairness, and social inclusion skills consistently, and in leadership and governance, where evaluation systems are established with a collaborative culture. Bicultural practice is an area for development, with te ao Māori concepts emerging and culturally responsive practice needing strengthening.
Aiga Salevalasi Charitable Trust
Lil Seeds Ltd
Lil Seeds Ltd was reviewed by ERO in August 2022. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across all four assessed dimensions: whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service has systems in place for parent communication, supports children's understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, meets health and safety standards, and maintains qualified leadership.
Talented Tots Early Childhood Centre
ERO assessed Talented Tots Early Childhood Centre as not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified positive practice in children's wellbeing, with established relationships and managed transitions. However, bicultural practice requires development, particularly in recording cultural identity.
Biggles Childcare
Blooming Buds Early Learning Centre
Blooming Buds Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Glen Eden with a current roll of 120 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies Health & Safety and Leadership & Governance as B-graded dimensions, reflecting management's attested compliance with legal obligations and a strong improvement culture with professional development systems in place.
BestStart Glen Eden
This education and care service in Glen Eden has established health and safety procedures. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies te reo Māori opportunities as an area for further development in bicultural practice.
Our Kids Early Learning Centre - Mataki Way
Our Kids Early Learning Centre - Mataki Way is an education and care service in Glen Eden with a current roll of 60 children. An ERO review in December 2023 found the centre demonstrates strong relationships and wellbeing support (B grade), uses play-based learning with problem-solving (B grade), and maintains health and safety standards (B grade). Our analysis of the ERO report identified leadership and governance as an emerging area (C grade), with internal evaluation systems and teacher capability development as priorities.
Just Kidz Kelston
Glengarry Early Learning Centre
Glengarry Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Glen Eden with a current roll of 50. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance all graded as B. The centre has regular parent communication in place, though parent aspirations are noted as a development area.
Happy Learning Childcare
Happy Learning Childcare is an education and care service in Glen Eden with a roll of 120 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the service achieved B grades across bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service acknowledges Māori as tangata whenua in its curriculum, meets health and safety regulatory standards, and has clear governance structures with qualified management.
Little Village Preschool
Dazzling Stars Early Learning Centre, Glen Eden
Te Kōhanga Reo (2)
Te Kōhanga Reo o Hoani Waititi Marae
Te Kōhanga Reo o Hoani Waititi Marae is a kōhanga reo serving 65 children in Glen Eden. Our analysis of the 2020 ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing and whānau partnership, with health and safety systems assessed as sound.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Kākāriki
Te Kōhanga Reo o Kākāriki had an Education Review in October 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report graded curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and health and safety all as B. The service has strong planning and mentoring in place, regular whānau engagement, and compliant health and safety policies, though assessment practices and some emergency drill procedures could be strengthened.
Kindergarten (2)
Glen Eden Kindergarten
ERO assessed Glen Eden Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved a B grade for Curriculum & learning, with effective collaborative planning and positive learning outcomes, though opportunities were identified to strengthen assessment and Te Whāriki implementation.
Glen Eden West Kindergarten
ERO assessed Glen Eden West Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, Bicultural practice, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance. The review noted Te Whāriki implementation, positive peer relationships among children, strengthening parent partnerships, embedded te reo and tikanga, confirmed legal compliance, and effective new leadership.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Glen Eden
- How much does daycare cost in Glen Eden?
- Daycare costs in Glen Eden 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 22 centres in Glen Eden, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Glen Eden offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 22 centres in Glen Eden 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 Glen Eden?
- 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 22 centres in Glen Eden). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Glen Eden?
- 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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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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