Cost of daycare in Howick
19 licensed centres in Howick, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Howick, 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 Howick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 13 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 1 |
| 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 Howick
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Howick.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 19 centres in Howick 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 19 centres in Howick
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (13)
Kids Crafty Clubs Learning Centre
The Childrens Corner Howick
St Andrews Chilton Kindergarten
Howick Baptist Church Kindergarten
Howick KIDS Early Learning Centre
Uxbridge Early Learning Centre
BestStart Howick
Small Steps ECE Centre
The Learning Ladder
Li'l Champs Montessori Early Learning Centre
The Secret Garden Preschool
Penguins School of Early Learning 2
Bright Beginnings Early Learning Centre - Howick
Kindergarten (4)
Somerville Kindergarten
Botany Downs Kindergarten
Highland Park Kindergarten
Howick Kindergarten
Home-based (1)
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Howick
- How much does daycare cost in Howick?
- Daycare costs in Howick vary by service type and the age of your child. Modelled national medians: education & care centres charge around $280-$360/week for under-2s and $65-$280/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 19 centres in Howick, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Howick offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 19 centres in Howick 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 Howick?
- 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 19 centres in Howick). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Howick?
- 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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