Cost of daycare in Massey
19 licensed centres in Massey, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Massey, 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 Massey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 14 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 1 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 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 Massey
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Massey.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 19 centres in Massey 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 Massey
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (14)
Feathers Early Learning Centre
YMCA Early Learning Centre Massey
Our analysis of the ERO report from November 2021 shows this service has strengths in children's wellbeing and health and safety. Areas for development include whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance processes.
Leataata O Tupulaga O Le Pasefika
Leataata O Tupulaga O Le Pasefika is an education and care service in Massey, Auckland, with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the May 2023 ERO report found the service achieved grade B in Health & safety and grade B in Leadership & governance, with a new director leading a qualified teaching team.
Redhills Community Kindergarten Inc
St Pauls Kindergarten
St Pauls Kindergarten is an education and care service in Massey, Auckland with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (May 2022) found the service demonstrates strong bicultural practice, with Te Ao Māori deeply embedded across curriculum and daily practice.
Jolly Stars Early Learning Centre
Royal Road Pre-School
Royal Road Pre-School is an education and care service for up to 40 children in Massey, Auckland. In our analysis of the ERO report from September 2021, the service received an A grade for children's wellbeing, reflecting highly engaged and confident children with strong relationships in a calm environment.
Thriving Kids Early Learning Centre
Thriving Kids Early Learning Centre is an education and care service for 75 children in Massey, Auckland. Our analysis of the ERO report (November 2022) identified health and safety as meeting standards, with previously identified issues addressed. Whānau partnership was identified as an area for ongoing development and strengthening.
Lifewise ECE Waimumu Road
Lifewise ECE Waimumu Road is an education and care service in Massey with a current roll of 75 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (July 2022) found a B grade for children's wellbeing, reflecting a calm, respectful environment with strong teacher-child relationships and responsive interactions.
Busy Bees Westgate
ERO assessed Busy Bees Westgate as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning (A grade) and bicultural practice (A grade), with Te Whāriki well implemented and te ao Māori embedded in the programme and environment.
Seeds Early Learning Centre
Seven Stars Kindergarten
Little Royals Montessori Preschool
Eduplay Childcare Pua Street
Kindergarten (3)
Colwill Kindergarten
ERO assessed Colwill Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in whānau partnership and leadership & governance, with active family engagement and experienced leadership demonstrated.
Don Buck Kindergarten
ERO assessed Don Buck Kindergarten as Not well placed in October 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, health and safety, and curriculum design (all graded B), but noted bicultural practice as developing (C), with recommendations to deepen curriculum challenge and strengthen assessment practices.
Massey Kindergarten
ERO assessed Massey Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound performance across curriculum and learning (B grade), children's wellbeing (B grade), whānau partnership (B grade), and bicultural practice (B grade).
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Massey
- How much does daycare cost in Massey?
- Daycare costs in Massey 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 19 centres in Massey, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Massey offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 19 centres in Massey 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 Massey?
- 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 Massey). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Massey?
- 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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Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
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