Cost of daycare in Kohimarama
7 licensed centres in Kohimarama, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Kohimarama, 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 Kohimarama |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 5 |
| Home-based | $320 | $260 | $80 | $60 | 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 Kohimarama
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Kohimarama.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 7 centres in Kohimarama 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 Kohimarama
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (5)
Carol White Family Centre
Carol White Family Centre is an education and care service in Kohimarama with a current roll of 41 children. Our analysis of the ERO report shows positive engagement with whānau and parents, but identified non-compliance in governance, management, administration, and regulatory understanding.
Kohimarama Private Preschool
Kohimarama Private Preschool is an education and care service in Kohimarama, Auckland. Our analysis of the 2022 ERO report found Health & safety practices graded B, with management assurance confirming compliance with legal requirements. No overall ERO placement was recorded.
Kohi Learning Centre
Kohi Learning Centre is an education and care service in Kohimarama with 38 children currently enrolled. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum responsiveness, health and safety compliance, and leadership capability, though curriculum assessment links to Te Whāriki could be strengthened. The centre has addressed previously non-compliant health and safety items and has established regulatory compliance systems.
Kindercare Learning Centres Kohimarama
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found children's wellbeing and health & safety both graded B, with a holistic approach to wellbeing and established safety systems. Bicultural practice was graded C, with ERO noting that links with local Māori were being built and the Treaty of Waitanui's prominence identified as a priority for development.
Bear Park Kohimarama
Bear Park Kohimarama is an education and care service in Kohimarama with a current roll of 62 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (February 2023) found the service strong in whānau partnership, with regular engagement with parents to inform culturally responsive programming.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Kohimarama
- How much does daycare cost in Kohimarama?
- Daycare costs in Kohimarama 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 Kohimarama, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Kohimarama offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 7 centres in Kohimarama 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 Kohimarama?
- 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 Kohimarama). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Kohimarama?
- 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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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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