How much does daycare cost in North Shore?

Daycare costs in North Shore 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 2 centres in North Shore, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in North Shore offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres in North Shore 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 North Shore?

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 2 centres in North Shore). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in North Shore?

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 North Shore

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

Modelled weekly cost in North Shore, 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 North Shore
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	2

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 North Shore

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

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 2 centres in North Shore 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 2 centres in North Shore

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

Education & Care (2)

Kindercare Learning Centre - Albany

Education & Care · North Shore

Kindercare Learning Centres

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in November 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound practice in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all grade B), with developing bicultural practice (grade C). Leadership and governance systems were effective, though strategic planning improvements were recommended.

Roll 50

Go Bananas Childcare Target Rd

Education & Care · North Shore

Go Bananas Childcare

Go Bananas Childcare Target Rd is an education and care service on the North Shore with a roll of 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (January 2023) shows the service was graded B across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.

Roll 100

Frequently asked about daycare costs in North Shore

How much does daycare cost in North Shore?: Daycare costs in North Shore 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 2 centres in North Shore, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in North Shore offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 2 centres in North Shore 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 North Shore?: 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 2 centres in North Shore). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in North Shore?: 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.