Cost of daycare in Kumeū-Huapai North
5 licensed centres in Kumeū-Huapai North, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Kumeū-Huapai North, 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 Kumeū-Huapai North |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kumeū-Huapai North
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Kumeū-Huapai North.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 5 centres in Kumeū-Huapai North 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 5 centres in Kumeū-Huapai North
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (5)
Country Bears Early Childhood Centre
Country Bears Early Childhood Centre is an education and care service with 70 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates strong implementation of a nature-based, play-based learning philosophy in curriculum and learning, though culturally responsive curriculum development was identified as an area for development.
The Secret Garden Huapai
A Child's Place Early Learning Centre
An Akanuku review in May 2023 identified critical compliance issues across the service. Our analysis of the ERO report found D grades in children's wellbeing (with critical non-compliance posing unacceptable risk), health and safety (multiple regulatory failures), and leadership and governance (regulatory standard not met).
BestStart Oraha Road
BestStart Oraha Road is an education and care service in Kumeū-Huapai North with a current roll of 80 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from December 2020 found the curriculum is inclusive and responsive to children's learning needs (grade B), and cultural confidence and respect for cultures are actively encouraged (grade B).
Oma Rapeti Early Learning Centre Kumeu
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Kumeū-Huapai North
- How much does daycare cost in Kumeū-Huapai North?
- Daycare costs in Kumeū-Huapai North 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 Kumeū-Huapai North, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Kumeū-Huapai North offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 5 centres in Kumeū-Huapai North 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 Kumeū-Huapai North?
- 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 Kumeū-Huapai North). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Kumeū-Huapai North?
- 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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