Cost of daycare in Grafton
10 licensed centres in Grafton, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Grafton, 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 Grafton |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital-based | — | — | — | — | 7 |
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 3 |
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 Grafton
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Grafton.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 10 centres in Grafton 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 10 centres in Grafton
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Hospital-based (7)
Starship Play Services: Outpatients
Starship Play Services: Outpatients is a hospital-based early childhood service in Grafton. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, with all three dimensions graded A. The service demonstrates active family engagement, upholds Te Tiriti principles with Māori partnership in decision-making, and maintains intentional professional learning and evaluation practices.
Starship Play Service Day Stay and Intensive Care
Starship Play Service Day Stay and Intensive Care is a hospital-based early childhood service in Grafton, Auckland, with a current roll of 25 children. Our analysis of the ERO Akarangi report (July 2024) found the service achieved A grades for whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership & governance, and a B grade for health & safety.
Starship Play Service Ward 24A & 24B
Starship Play Service Ward 24A & 24B is a hospital-based early childhood service in Grafton. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, with all three dimensions graded A.
Starship Play Service Ward 26A & 26B
Starship Play Service Ward 26A & 26B is a hospital-based early childhood service on the Waitematā DHB campus. Our analysis of the ERO report (July 2024) found the service achieved A grades in whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership & governance, with a B grade in health & safety.
Starship Play Service Ward 27A & 27B
Starship Play Service Ward 27A & 27B is a hospital-based early childhood service on the Waitematā campus. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service received A grades across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership & governance, indicating strong engagement with families, effective Te Tiriti principles, and intentional professional leadership.
Starship Play Service Ward 23B/Clinic
Starship Play Service Ward 23B/Clinic is a hospital-based service located in Grafton, Auckland, with a current roll of 32 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (July 2024) identified strong performance across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, with all three dimensions graded A.
Starship Play Service Ward 25AB
Starship Play Service Ward 25AB is a hospital-based early childhood service in Grafton supporting 25 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (July 2024) found grade A across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership & governance, indicating families are empowered as active participants, Te Tiriti principles are upheld with Māori partnership in decision-making, and leadership demonstrates intentional professional learning with effective impact.
Education & Care (3)
Kids Domain Early Learning Centre
Te Ako o te Tui Early Childhood Centre - Grafton
ACG Parnell Early Learning School
ACG Parnell Early Learning School is an education and care service in Grafton with 118 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identified areas for improvement in bicultural practice and governance oversight, while health and safety standards are being met following previous work on non-compliances.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Grafton
- How much does daycare cost in Grafton?
- Daycare costs in Grafton 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 10 centres in Grafton, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Grafton offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 10 centres in Grafton 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 Grafton?
- 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 10 centres in Grafton). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Grafton?
- 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)
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