Cost of daycare in Mount Albert
17 licensed centres in Mount Albert, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Mount Albert, 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 Mount Albert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 12 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 1 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 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 Mount Albert
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Mount Albert.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 17 centres in Mount Albert 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 17 centres in Mount Albert
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (12)
Red Kite Preschool Mt Albert
Treasure Hunt Montessori Preschool
Treasure Hunt Montessori Preschool is an education and care service in Mount Albert with 50 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report from March 2021 graded children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health & safety all as B, indicating children feel secure and belong, families are actively involved in curriculum decisions, and health and safety systems are in place with no concerns identified.
Mt Royal Early Learning Centre
Mt Royal Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Mount Albert with 25 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in health and safety management, with systems in place following earlier non-compliance. Areas requiring further development include whānau partnership (with informal parent engagement and need for systematic recording of aspirations), bicultural practice (early-stage development with celebrations evident but limited depth), and leadership and governance (professional learning initiated but evaluative reasoning needs strengthening).
Kidz Unlimited (Learning Centre) Ltd
Kidz Unlimited (Learning Centre) Ltd is an education and care service in Mount Albert with a current roll of 34 children. Our analysis of the ERO report rates whānau partnership as B, noting the service nurtures reciprocal relationships with families through positive interactions.
Little Dudes Childcare Centre
Tui Art Early Learning Centre Mt Albert
Tui Art Early Learning Centre Mt Albert is an education and care service in Mount Albert with a current roll of 69 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and bicultural practice, with daily te reo and tikanga integration and a strong sense of belonging evident. The service has opportunities to expand cultural documentation and enhance independence-building for younger children.
MARC Early Learning Centre
MARC Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Mount Albert with a current roll of 60 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies significant concerns: health and safety received a grade D, with multiple non-compliances in fire safety, emergency procedures, hazard checks, and injury records. Leadership and governance received a grade C, with new leadership recognising gaps but substantial compliance issues remaining unresolved.
Collectively Kids Ltd
Collectively Kids Ltd is an education and care service in Mount Albert with 30 children. Our analysis of the ERO report shows strengths in curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and health and safety (all graded B), though leadership and governance require strengthening (graded C).
Bambinos Early Childhood Centre
Bambinos Early Childhood Centre is an education and care service in Mount Albert, Auckland, with a current roll of 113 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in bicultural practice, with te reo Māori and tikanga woven into daily experiences, and in leadership and governance, with evidence of collective capability for evaluation and strategic collaboration.
Lollipops Mount Albert
ERO assessed Lollipops Mount Albert as Not well placed in their 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved a B grade in Curriculum & learning, with effective documentation and planning but a need to strengthen Te Whāriki integration, and a B grade in Whānau partnership, with satisfaction mechanisms in place but opportunities to develop deeper learning partnerships with families.
Little Pearls Educare Centre
Merryland Childcare Centre
Kindergarten (3)
Ferndale Kindergarten
ERO assessed Ferndale Kindergarten as Not well placed in September 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound Te Whāriki implementation with meaningful learning experiences (B grade) and effective integration of te reo and tikanga, though with identified opportunities to increase bicultural visibility (B grade).
Morningside Kindergarten
ERO assessed Morningside Kindergarten as Not well placed in their April 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all five dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance.
Mt Albert Kindergarten
ERO assessed Mt Albert Kindergarten as Not well placed in June 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrated sound curriculum and learning approaches (B grade) and effective whānau partnership (B grade), but bicultural practice was emerging (C grade) with opportunities identified for philosophy review and enhanced parent engagement in bicultural development.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Mount Albert
- How much does daycare cost in Mount Albert?
- Daycare costs in Mount Albert 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 17 centres in Mount Albert, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Mount Albert offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 17 centres in Mount Albert 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 Mount Albert?
- 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 17 centres in Mount Albert). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Mount Albert?
- 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
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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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