Cost of daycare in Mount Eden
16 licensed centres in Mount Eden, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Mount Eden, 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 Eden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 11 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 2 |
| Home-based | $320 | $260 | $80 | $60 | 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 Mount Eden
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Mount Eden.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 16 centres in Mount Eden 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 16 centres in Mount Eden
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (11)
Bear Park Mt Eden
Bear Park Mt Eden is an education and care service in Mount Eden with a current roll of 75 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the service demonstrates full management assurance on legal health and safety requirements, with effective policies and procedures in place.
Daystar Early Learning Centre
Kids' Kampus (2000) Ltd
Kids' Kampus (2000) Ltd is an education and care service for 75 children in Mount Eden. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded as B for whānau partnership, with respectful, learning-focused relationships with families, and B for bicultural practice, with intentional reflection of diverse cultures and visible te reo and tikanga in the environment.
Kindercare Learning Centres -Three Kings
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in November 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound teaching strategies in curriculum and learning, though assessment and planning were noted as areas for development.
Kids at Play Childcare Centre
Kids at Play Childcare Centre is an education and care service in Mount Eden with 42 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong performance in curriculum and learning, with a play-based, Te Whāriki-aligned approach and intentional teaching. However, bicultural practice received a lower grade, with limited Māori representation and no explicit evidence of Te reo Māori or tikanga implementation.
Smart Start Montessori (Grange Rd) Pre-School
Smart Start Montessori (Grange Rd) Pre-School is an education and care service in Mount Eden with a roll of 40 children. Our analysis of the July 2024 ERO report found grades of B across bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service has embedded te ao Māori, addressed health and safety compliance, and established collaborative leadership, though monitoring of some systems continues to develop.
Stepping Stones Daycare Ltd
Stepping Stones Daycare Ltd received an ERO review in July 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades for curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and health and safety, with a C grade in leadership and governance indicating room for improvement in policy implementation and monitoring.
Flying Start Kindergarten
Flying Start Kindergarten is an education and care service in Mount Eden with 27 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and bicultural practice, with inclusive and culturally respectful approaches evident. Leadership has identified the need for deeper professional learning in curriculum implementation.
Eden Early Learning Centre
Eden Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Mount Eden with a current roll of 110 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from May 2022 found the centre achieved B grades across all five dimensions: curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The report noted effective curriculum alignment with Te Whāriki, strong family partnerships, embedded Te reo and tikanga practices, compliant health and safety systems, and sustained organisational leadership with regular professional learning.
AppleSeed Educare
AppleSeed Educare is an education and care service in Mount Eden with a current roll of 33 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the centre meets regulatory health and safety standards, with non-compliances addressed. Leadership and governance are supported by an owner and two head teachers.
Ellerton Preschool
Ellerton Preschool is an education and care service in Mount Eden with a current roll of 20 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identified concerns in health and safety (grade D) with non-compliance with regulatory standards, and in leadership and governance (grade C) where leaders require strengthened understanding of licensing criteria compliance.
Playcentre (2)
Home-based (2)
Wonder Kidz
Education Angels 2
Education Angels 2 is a home-based early childhood service in Mount Eden with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (August 2024) identified areas for development in whānau partnership and leadership & governance, with grades of C in both dimensions. The service is working to strengthen parent voice in individual planning and to develop shared evaluation systems and collective capacity.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Mount Eden
- How much does daycare cost in Mount Eden?
- Daycare costs in Mount Eden 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 16 centres in Mount Eden, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Mount Eden offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 16 centres in Mount Eden 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 Eden?
- 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 16 centres in Mount Eden). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Mount Eden?
- 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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