How much does daycare cost in Mt Roskill?

Daycare costs in Mt Roskill 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 7 centres in Mt Roskill, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Mt Roskill offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 7 centres in Mt Roskill 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 Mt Roskill?

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 7 centres in Mt Roskill). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Mt Roskill?

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 Mt Roskill

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

Modelled weekly cost in Mt Roskill, 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 Mt Roskill
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	6
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 Mt Roskill

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

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 7 centres in Mt Roskill 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 7 centres in Mt Roskill

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

Education & Care (6)

Bright Beginnings Early Learning Centre - Mt Roskill

Education & Care · Mt Roskill

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Lollipops Lynfield

Education & Care · Mt Roskill

Lollipops Educare

Lollipops Lynfield is an education and care service in Mt Roskill with a current roll of 78 children. Our analysis of the 2019 ERO report identified B grades across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership & governance, reflecting parent consultation in planning processes and children's learning about cultural heritage of both Treaty parties.

Roll 78

Little Pearls Educare Centre - Mt Roskill

Education & Care · Mt Roskill

Roll 53

Dominion Childcare Centre

Education & Care · Mt Roskill

Dominion Childcare Centre is an education and care service in Mt Roskill with 36 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report from August 2023 found the centre received B grades across curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and health and safety, indicating consistent competence in these areas.

Roll 36

Love and Joy Early Learning Centre Limited

Education & Care · Mt Roskill

The centre was reviewed by ERO in June 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report identified bicultural practice as an area for improvement, particularly in te reo Māori integration. Health and safety systems were assessed as generally sound, with previous non-compliances addressed.

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Hands at Play Aotearoa

Education & Care · Mt Roskill

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Playcentre (1)

Lynfield Playcentre

Playcentre · Mt Roskill

Playcentre Aotearoa

Roll 25

Frequently asked about daycare costs in Mt Roskill

How much does daycare cost in Mt Roskill?: Daycare costs in Mt Roskill 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 7 centres in Mt Roskill, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Mt Roskill offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 7 centres in Mt Roskill 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 Mt Roskill?: 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 7 centres in Mt Roskill). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Mt Roskill?: 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.