Cost of daycare in Glen Innes
12 licensed centres in Glen Innes, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Glen Innes, 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 Innes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 8 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 1 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 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 Innes
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Glen Innes.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 12 centres in Glen Innes 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 12 centres in Glen Innes
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (8)
Tongan Tamaki Fe'ofa'aki Preschool
Ako Tokamu'a Lou Olive Preschool
Ako Tokamu'a Lou Olive Preschool is an education and care service in Glen Innes with a roll of 25 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from September 2022 found the service demonstrates positive whānau partnerships and meaningfully integrates te reo Māori and tikanga throughout the daily programme. The service would benefit from further development in curriculum design and professional learning to support more responsive implementation.
BestStart Apirana Avenue
ERO assessed BestStart Apirana Avenue as Not well placed in 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum planning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all grade B), but identified bicultural practice as an area requiring strengthening (grade C).
Apii Potiki Glen Innes Community Pre-School
Glenbrae KIDS Early Learning Centre
Bumblebees Childcare Centre
Pohutukawa Kindergarten Glendowie
Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and bicultural practice (all grade B). Whānau partnership was assessed as grade C, with opportunity to strengthen parent contribution to curriculum design.
Childsteps Early Learning Centre
Childsteps Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Glen Innes with 112 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance (all grade B), while noting opportunities to strengthen whānau partnership and bicultural practice, particularly around Pacific family engagement and cultural inclusion (both grade C).
Kindergarten (2)
Glen Innes Kindergarten
ERO assessed Glen Innes Kindergarten as Not well placed in their October 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service showed sound curriculum planning and assessment, and children were settled with strong relationships established. Bicultural practice was identified as an area for development, with opportunities to increase visibility of cultures in the learning environment.
St Johns Kindergarten
ERO assessed St Johns Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service delivered effective curriculum with Te Whāriki implementation (B grade), but identified gaps in bicultural practice (C grade) that require strengthening and increased community engagement. Health and safety compliance met legal requirements (B grade).
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Glen Innes
- How much does daycare cost in Glen Innes?
- Daycare costs in Glen Innes 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 12 centres in Glen Innes, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Glen Innes offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 12 centres in Glen Innes 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 Innes?
- 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 12 centres in Glen Innes). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Glen Innes?
- 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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