Cost of daycare in Mount Wellington
13 licensed centres in Mount Wellington, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Mount Wellington, 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 Wellington |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 10 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 1 |
| 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 Wellington
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Mount Wellington.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 13 centres in Mount Wellington 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 13 centres in Mount Wellington
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (10)
Little Teddies Early Learning Centre
Little Teddies Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Mount Wellington, Auckland, with a current roll of 40 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from May 2019 found the service graded B for both bicultural practice and health and safety, with children learning about Te Tiriti o Waitangi cultural heritages and the service meeting regulatory standards for health and safety compliance.
Little Moas Early Learning Centre
Little Moas Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Mount Wellington with a current roll of 76 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from August 2022 found the centre graded B across all four dimensions assessed: Curriculum & Learning, Bicultural Practice, Health & Safety, and Leadership & Governance. The service has a Te Whāriki-aligned curriculum responsive to learner preferences, offers bicultural learning opportunities, has addressed previous health and safety concerns, and is supported by experienced leadership.
Kindercare Learning Centres - Mount Wellington (20204)
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their 2019 review. No dimension grades are available from the ERO report data.
All About Children-Mt Wellington
The service was reviewed by the Education Review Office in June 2021. Our analysis of the ERO report shows strengths in children's wellbeing, with children displaying a strong sense of belonging and confidence in identity, and in bicultural practice, with excellent integration of te reo Māori, tikanga, and kaupapa Māori values throughout the curriculum and philosophy.
Busy Bees Mount Wellington
The service was reviewed by ERO in August 2022. Our analysis of the ERO report found leadership and governance practices to be strong, with effective systems, a positive environment, and ongoing self-review embedded in the service.
Tiny Tuis Early Learning Centre
Tiny Tuis Early Learning Centre was reviewed by the Education Review Office in March 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report grades the centre as B across all four key dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance. The centre demonstrates effective teaching practices with te ao Māori integration, strong relationships with families, and a collaborative culture, though assessment documentation and alignment of parent aspirations with assessments are areas for development.
Piccolo Park Early Learning Centre
Child's Time Penrose
Child's Time Penrose is an education and care centre in Mount Wellington with a roll of 82. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strong play-based learning and child agency in curriculum delivery, and effective internal evaluation in leadership and governance, though assessment practices and staff capability following recent staffing changes present areas for development.
Good Seeds Children's Centre (Mt Wellington)
Go Bananas Childcare Mount Wellington
Go Bananas Childcare Mount Wellington is an education and care service for 80 children in Mount Wellington. Our analysis of the ERO report (January 2023) found the service achieved a B grade for bicultural practice, with Māori acknowledged as tangata whenua and opportunities for bicultural learning present. Leadership and governance also received a B grade, with a clear governance structure including directors, area managers, curriculum advisor, and qualified manager.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Mount Wellington
- How much does daycare cost in Mount Wellington?
- Daycare costs in Mount Wellington 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 13 centres in Mount Wellington, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Mount Wellington offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 13 centres in Mount Wellington 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 Wellington?
- 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 13 centres in Mount Wellington). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Mount Wellington?
- 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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