Cost of daycare in Glendene
5 licensed centres in Glendene, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Glendene, 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 Glendene |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 3 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 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 Glendene
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Glendene.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 5 centres in Glendene 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 5 centres in Glendene
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (3)
Learning Steps Childcare Centre
Learning Steps Childcare Centre is an education and care service in Glendene, Auckland, with a current roll of 54 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies bicultural practice as an area for development, with opportunities to strengthen te reo Māori and tikanga Māori provision. Health and safety standards are met, and leadership and governance are supported by qualified staff.
Our Kids Early Learning Centre
Our Kids Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Glendene, Auckland. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the leadership and governance dimension received a C grade, with team collaboration beginning and systematic evaluation processes emerging but not yet established.
Lupesina Aoga Amata Preschool
An ERO Akanuku review in May 2024 identified non-compliance and unacceptable risks in health and safety, and gaps in policy implementation with governance non-compliance in leadership and governance. Our analysis of the ERO report assigned grade D to both health and safety and leadership and governance dimensions.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Glendene
- How much does daycare cost in Glendene?
- Daycare costs in Glendene 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 5 centres in Glendene, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Glendene offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 5 centres in Glendene 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 Glendene?
- 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 5 centres in Glendene). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Glendene?
- 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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