How much does daycare cost in Kelston?

Daycare costs in Kelston 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 5 centres in Kelston, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Kelston offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres in Kelston 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 Kelston?

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 5 centres in Kelston). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Kelston?

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 Kelston

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

Modelled weekly cost in Kelston, 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 Kelston
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	5

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 Kelston

NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Kelston.

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 5 centres in Kelston 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 5 centres in Kelston

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

Education & Care (5)

Ko Taku Reo Preschool, Auckland

Education & Care · Kelston

Ko Taku Reo Preschool provides education and care for up to 30 children in Kelston. In an ERO review in July 2023, our analysis of the report found the service meets regulatory standards for health and safety, with previously identified concerns now addressed.

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Kelston Community Early Childhood Centre

Education & Care · Kelston

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Te Puna Kelston ELC

Education & Care · Kelston

Te Puna Kelston ELC is an education and care service in Kelston with a current roll of 76 children. ERO's Akanuku review (December 2023) found bicultural practice graded as B in our analysis of the report, with children developing confidence in their own cultures and respect for others; approximately one-third of the roll identifies as Māori or Pacific heritage.

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Future Stars Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Kelston

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Go Bananas Childcare Kelston

Education & Care · Kelston

Go Bananas Childcare

Go Bananas Childcare Kelston is an education and care service in Kelston with a current roll of 60 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from August 2024 indicates that curriculum and learning practices require development, with Te Whāriki outcomes not yet fully explored or integrated into planning.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Kelston

How much does daycare cost in Kelston?: Daycare costs in Kelston 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 5 centres in Kelston, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Kelston offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 5 centres in Kelston 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 Kelston?: 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 5 centres in Kelston). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Kelston?: 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.