Cost of daycare in Mt Wellington
8 licensed centres in Mt Wellington, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Mt 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 Mt Wellington |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 8 |
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 Wellington
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Mt Wellington.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 8 centres in Mt 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 8 centres in Mt Wellington
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (8)
All About Children - Sylvia Park
All About Children - Sylvia Park is an education and care service in Mt Wellington with a roll of 110 children. The ERO review from September 2021 did not result in an overall placement rating. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B in whānau partnership, with responsive relationships established but acknowledgment that family views need more purposeful inclusion. In bicultural practice and leadership & governance, the service received C grades, with identified needs to strengthen responsiveness to diverse cultures and identities, and to develop evaluation systems and external expertise.
BestStart Mount Wellington
ERO assessed BestStart Mount Wellington as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified curriculum and learning as an area requiring development, with planning and assessment processes needing consistency improvements. The service demonstrated strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety.
Junior Junction Lunn Ave
Junior Junction Lunn Ave is an education and care service for 100 children in Mt Wellington. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership, with curriculum assessed as responsive and inclusive. Bicultural practice was identified as an area with limited explicit detail.
Rātā Educare Mt Wellington
Mt Wellies Childcare
Mt Wellies Childcare is an education and care service in Mt Wellington with a current roll of 90 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the service received a B grade for Health & safety and a B grade for Leadership & governance.
Lightbulb ELC Childcare
Lightbulb ELC Childcare is an education and care service in Mt Wellington with 100 children enrolled. Our analysis of the ERO report from October 2023 shows the service received B grades for whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service received a C grade for bicultural practice, with ERO identifying a need to increase te reo Māori opportunities in meaningful learning contexts.
Piccolo Park Mt Richmond
Mighty Minds Educare Mt Wellington
Mighty Minds Educare Mt Wellington is an education and care service in Mt Wellington with a roll of 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the service receives a B grade for whānau partnership, with parent voice valued in curriculum decisions and families engaged in planning. Health and safety is also graded B, with regulatory compliance consistently met and monitoring systems established.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Mt Wellington
- How much does daycare cost in Mt Wellington?
- Daycare costs in Mt 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 8 centres in Mt Wellington, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Mt Wellington offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 8 centres in Mt 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 Mt 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 8 centres in Mt Wellington). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Mt 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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Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
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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