How much does daycare cost in Manly East?

Daycare costs in Manly East 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 3 centres in Manly East, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Manly East offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres in Manly East 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 Manly East?

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 3 centres in Manly East). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Manly East?

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 Manly East

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

Modelled weekly cost in Manly East, 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 Manly East
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	2
Kindergarten	—	$180	$0	$0	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 Manly East

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

20 Hours ECE

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

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

Education & Care (2)

Bright Bears Early Childhood Centre

Education & Care · Manly East

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Little Coasties by Busy Bees

Education & Care · Manly East

Little Coasties by Busy Bees is an education and care service in Manly East with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the 2021 ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership, while whānau partnership and bicultural practice are identified as areas for further development.

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Kindergarten (1)

Whangaparaoa Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Manly East

Kaitiaki Kindergartens

ERO assessed this kindergarten as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice (all grade A), with health and safety assessed as grade B.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Manly East

How much does daycare cost in Manly East?: Daycare costs in Manly East 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 3 centres in Manly East, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Manly East offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 3 centres in Manly East 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 Manly East?: 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 3 centres in Manly East). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Manly East?: 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.