Cost of daycare in Hobsonville
10 licensed centres in Hobsonville, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Hobsonville, 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 Hobsonville |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 7 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| 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 Hobsonville
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Hobsonville.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 10 centres in Hobsonville 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 Hobsonville
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (7)
Harbour View Kindergarten
Headstart Early Learning
Headstart Early Learning is an education and care service in Hobsonville with a roll of 43 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from January 2023 found strengths in curriculum and learning (A grade), with rich curriculum supporting children's agency and independence. Leadership and governance also rated A, reflecting robust evaluation and sustained improvement. Health and safety met legal requirements (B grade).
Real Kids Early Learning Centre
Real Kids Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Hobsonville with a current roll of 130 children. Our analysis of the 2021 ERO report indicates the service achieved a grade of A for children's wellbeing, with a strong sense of belonging and positive social-emotional outcomes evident.
New Shoots Children's Centre - Hobsonville
An education and care service in Hobsonville with 125 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates developing bicultural practice with te reo Māori present, and health and safety management that meets legal compliance requirements.
Busy Bees Hobsonville
Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership. The service was assessed as requiring further development in whānau partnership, with non-compliance noted regarding parent consultation.
Bear Park Hobsonville Point
Bear Park Hobsonville Point is an education and care service in Hobsonville with a current roll of 75 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all graded B), with bicultural practice graded C, noting te reo Māori use as an area for development.
Tiny Voices Hobsonville
Kindergarten (2)
Hobsonville Point Early Learning Centre
ERO assessed Hobsonville Point Early Learning Centre as Not well placed in their 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified children's wellbeing as a strength, with the service promoting strong peer interactions and social-emotional competence.
Hobsonville Kindergarten
ERO assessed Hobsonville Kindergarten as Not well placed in February 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across all dimensions: curriculum and learning showed sound teaching practice but curriculum documentation needed strengthening; children demonstrated confidence and sustained engagement; whānau partnership and bicultural practice were positive; and leadership and governance showed effective distributed leadership with a collaborative team culture.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Hobsonville
- How much does daycare cost in Hobsonville?
- Daycare costs in Hobsonville 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 Hobsonville, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Hobsonville offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 10 centres in Hobsonville 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 Hobsonville?
- 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 Hobsonville). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Hobsonville?
- 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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