Cost of daycare in Greerton
7 licensed centres in Greerton, Bay of Plenty — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Greerton, 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 Greerton |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 4 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 1 |
| Hospital-based | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 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 Greerton
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Greerton.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 7 centres in Greerton 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 7 centres in Greerton
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (4)
BestStart Greerton
ERO assessed BestStart Greerton as Not well placed in October 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership, but found whānau partnership and bicultural practice required development. The service had sound active learning and strong staff relationships, though assessment systems and te reo Māori use needed embedding.
Greenpark Pre-school
Greenpark Pre-school is an education and care service in Greerton with 45 children on roll. Our analysis of the October 2023 ERO report found the service graded B across all four dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service employs 100% qualified teachers and provides inclusive, responsive learning experiences both indoors and outdoors.
Kiwi Treasures
Kiwi Treasures is an education and care service in Greerton with a current roll of 25 children. The February 2024 ERO review noted that assessment and planning processes for curriculum and learning are not yet documented or systematized. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service shows bicultural practice including te reo, tikanga and some Pacific culture representation, but leadership and governance need to strengthen monitoring of regulatory compliance.
The Tot Spot
The Tot Spot is an education and care service in Greerton with a current roll of 84 children. An ERO review in July 2023 identified areas for development across curriculum, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership. Our analysis of the ERO report found grades of C across most dimensions, with a D grade for health and safety due to non-compliance with food record-keeping requirements.
Hospital-based (1)
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Greerton
- How much does daycare cost in Greerton?
- Daycare costs in Greerton 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 7 centres in Greerton, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Greerton offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 7 centres in Greerton 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 Greerton?
- 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 7 centres in Greerton). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Greerton?
- 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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