How much does daycare cost in Highland Park-Auckland?

Daycare costs in Highland Park-Auckland 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 2 centres in Highland Park-Auckland, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Highland Park-Auckland offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres in Highland Park-Auckland 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 Highland Park-Auckland?

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 2 centres in Highland Park-Auckland). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Highland Park-Auckland?

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.

Cost of daycare in Highland Park-Auckland

2 licensed centres in Highland Park-Auckland, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.

Modelled weekly cost in Highland Park-Auckland, 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 Highland Park-Auckland
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	2

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 Highland Park-Auckland

NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Highland Park-Auckland.

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 2 centres in Highland Park-Auckland participate.

Childcare Subsidy

Means-tested. From MSD. Hourly subsidy based on household income, hours of work or study, and number of children. Apply via Work and Income.

FamilyBoost

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.

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All 2 centres in Highland Park-Auckland

Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.

Education & Care (2)

Rockabye Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Highland Park-Auckland

Rockabye Early Learning Centre is an education and care service for 50 children in Highland Park-Auckland. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, with culturally responsive, intentional teaching and strong parent partnerships. Te reo Māori and tikanga Māori are well integrated into daily practices.

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Go Bananas Childcare Highland Park

Education & Care · Highland Park-Auckland

Go Bananas Childcare

Go Bananas Childcare Highland Park is an education and care service in Howick, Auckland, with a current roll of 100 children. Our analysis of the January 2023 ERO report grades the service as B across all assessed dimensions: curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service provides a range of learning experiences, maintains positive relationships with families, acknowledges Māori as tangata whenua, and meets regulatory standards.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Highland Park-Auckland

How much does daycare cost in Highland Park-Auckland?: Daycare costs in Highland Park-Auckland 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 2 centres in Highland Park-Auckland, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Highland Park-Auckland offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 2 centres in Highland Park-Auckland 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 Highland Park-Auckland?: 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 2 centres in Highland Park-Auckland). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Highland Park-Auckland?: 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.