Cost of daycare in New Lynn
14 licensed centres in New Lynn, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in New Lynn, 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 New Lynn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 13 |
| 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 New Lynn
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in New Lynn.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 14 centres in New Lynn 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 14 centres in New Lynn
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (13)
Curious Kids Early Learning Centre
Curious Kids Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in New Lynn with a roll of 73 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from August 2023 shows the service received a B grade for children's wellbeing, with children described as confident and secure with strong relationships and routines. Whānau partnership was also graded B, with reciprocal relationships and parent engagement opportunities evident. Leadership and governance was graded C, with the report noting that early-stage evaluation development and more systematic processes are needed to guide improvement cycles.
Horizons Montessori Preschool
Horizons Montessori Preschool is an education and care service in New Lynn with 30 children on roll. ERO's April 2023 review found strong whānau partnership (grade A) and positive children's wellbeing outcomes (grade B), with effective health and safety compliance and leadership. Our analysis of the ERO report identified bicultural practice as an emerging area, with kaupapa Māori approaches being considered but not yet embedded.
Rainbow Cottage Kindergarten
Nurturing Hearts Early Learning Centre
Confident Learners Early Learning Centre
ERO's 2023 review identified multiple health and safety non-compliances posing unacceptable risk to children. Our analysis of the ERO report grades health and safety as D, leadership and governance as C, and bicultural practice as B. The centre has work to do to address compliance gaps and strengthen governance systems.
ToTally Kids
ToTally Kids is an education and care service in New Lynn with 28 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies areas for development in children's social competence and leadership monitoring systems, though health and safety compliance has improved since previous concerns.
Arawa St Early Learning Centre
Arawa St Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in New Lynn with 130 children. Our analysis of the ERO report shows exemplary leadership and governance (A grade) with well-developed coaching and embedded evaluation, and strong curriculum and learning practices (B grade) with intentional teaching and good outcomes.
BestStart Great North Road
ERO assessed BestStart Great North Road as Not well placed in September 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership, all graded B. Bicultural practice was identified as an area requiring development, graded C.
Grace Christian Community Preschool
Grace Christian Community Preschool is an education and care service in New Lynn with 57 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with the service meeting regulatory standards and maintaining qualified leadership.
Genius Kids Early Childhood Educational Centre
Genius Kids Early Childhood Educational Centre is an education and care service in New Lynn with a roll of 66 children. The ERO review identified strengths in curriculum and whānau partnership, with our analysis grading these as B. However, the review also identified non-compliance in health and safety and leadership and governance, both graded D in our analysis of the ERO report.
Go Bananas Childcare Rata Street
Go Bananas Childcare Rata Street is an education and care service in New Lynn with a current roll of 40 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance as key dimensions, all graded B. Te Tiriti is acknowledged with bicultural learning opportunities provided, though this was noted as a developing area.
BestStart Delta Avenue
Blooming Buds Early Learning Centre
Frequently asked about daycare costs in New Lynn
- How much does daycare cost in New Lynn?
- Daycare costs in New Lynn 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 14 centres in New Lynn, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in New Lynn offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 14 centres in New Lynn 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 New Lynn?
- 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 14 centres in New Lynn). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in New Lynn?
- 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
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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