How much does daycare cost in Northcote Point?

Daycare costs in Northcote Point 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 Northcote Point, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Northcote Point offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres in Northcote Point 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 Northcote Point?

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 Northcote Point). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Northcote Point?

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 Northcote Point

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

Modelled weekly cost in Northcote Point, 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 Northcote Point
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 Northcote Point

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

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 Northcote Point 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 Northcote Point

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

Education & Care (2)

Akoteu To'o Lelei

Education & Care · Northcote Point

Akoteu To'o Lelei is an education and care service for 35 children in Northcote Point. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the service performs well in curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and health and safety (all grade B), though health and safety had previously been non-compliant. Leadership and governance require further development, with evaluation and self-review systems yet to be established.

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Northcote Point Community Creche

Education & Care · Northcote Point

Northcote Point Community Creche is an education and care service for 26 children in Northcote Point, Auckland. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies sound bicultural practice and health and safety standards that meet regulatory requirements.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Northcote Point

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