Cost of daycare in Glenfield
22 licensed centres in Glenfield, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Glenfield, 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 Glenfield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 16 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 1 |
| 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 Glenfield
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Glenfield.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 22 centres in Glenfield 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 Glenfield
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (16)
Bayview Early Learning Centre
Bayview Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Glenfield with 36 children on roll. Our analysis of the 2022 ERO report shows strengths in whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety (all grade B), though leadership and governance monitoring requires improvement (grade C). No overall ERO placement was recorded in this review.
Stellar Kids Early Learning Centre Birkenhead
Stellar Kids Early Learning Centre Birkenhead is an education and care service in Glenfield with a roll of 30 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from June 2023 found the service achieved B grades for health and safety (with previously identified non-compliances now addressed) and leadership and governance (with clear structures and a qualified staff team in place).
Sunnynook Private Kindergarten
Sunnynook Private Kindergarten is an education and care service in Glenfield with a roll of 35 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (February 2023) found the service graded B across whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance, indicating a solid operational foundation with positive engagement with families and established leadership.
Little Nest Early Learning Centre
Little Nest Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Glenfield with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and leadership and governance (all grade B), with bicultural practice assessed as grade C and noted as developing in consistency.
Lollipops North Harbour Fantails
ERO assessed Lollipops North Harbour Fantails as Not well placed in December 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership, but noted that bicultural practice was emerging and requires further development.
BestStart Glenfield
ERO assessed BestStart Glenfield as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong performance across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with all dimensions graded B.
Lollipops North Harbour Kakapo
ERO assessed Lollipops North Harbour Kakapo as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong performance in children's wellbeing (A grade), with solid foundations in curriculum and learning and whānau partnership (both B grades), though curriculum evaluation and family engagement in decision-making were areas for development.
Little People
Mighty Minds Educare Glenfield Ltd
Appletree Preschool
Little People Learning Centre
Active Explorers Glenfield Rimu
Active Explorers Glenfield Rimu is an education and care service for 80 children in Glenfield. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B for health and safety procedures and B for leadership and governance, indicating established processes in these areas.
Active Explorers Glenfield Kea
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified further development needed across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing (particularly for older children), and leadership and governance.
Luna Montessori Preschool
Co Star Early Learning Centre
Marlborough Montessori Preschool
Kindergarten (4)
Bayview Kindergarten
ERO assessed Bayview Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing (grade A) and solid performance across curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance (all grade B). The service demonstrates strong relationships and a sense of belonging for children, with opportunities to develop depth in teaching practices and strengthen bicultural integration.
Sunnynook Kindergarten
ERO assessed Sunnynook Kindergarten as Not well placed in February 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership, but noted bicultural practice as an area requiring deeper development in te reo and tikanga.
Glenfield Kindergarten
ERO assessed Glenfield Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2017 review. No dimension grade data is available from this report.
Marlborough Kindergarten
ERO assessed Marlborough Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across all five dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Glenfield
- How much does daycare cost in Glenfield?
- Daycare costs in Glenfield 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 Glenfield, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Glenfield offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 22 centres in Glenfield 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 Glenfield?
- 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 Glenfield). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Glenfield?
- 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)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
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