Cost of daycare in Northcote
12 licensed centres in Northcote, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Northcote, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 10 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 1 |
| 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 Northcote
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Northcote.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 12 centres in Northcote 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 12 centres in Northcote
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (10)
Akoranga Childcare Centre
Roots Montessori Early Learning Centre
Northcote Baptist Community Preschool
Northcote Baptist Community Preschool is an education and care service in Northcote with a current roll of 50 children. An ERO Akarangi review in June 2023 identified no compliance concerns. Our analysis of the ERO report assessed Health & safety as B.
Northcote Pre-School Community Trust (Kete Wananga)
Tiny Tots Childcare Centre
Tiny Tots Childcare Centre is an education and care service in Northcote with a current roll of 55 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in whānau partnership and health & safety, with grades of B in both areas. Areas for development include curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, each graded C.
Tots Corner
Tots Corner is an education and care service in Northcote with 37 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report (March 2023) found strengths in children's wellbeing and leadership and governance. The service demonstrates confident, engaged children with consistent, respectful care across age groups, and experienced leadership with a collaborative culture and continuous evaluation.
Learning Unlimited Childcare Centre
Learning Unlimited Childcare Centre is an education and care service in Northcote with a current roll of 62 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the centre maintains a calm environment supporting children's wellbeing, free movement, choice and exploration. Areas identified for development include whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, which the centre has acknowledged and begun to address.
Newbies Early Learning Centre
Northcote Early Learning Centre
Northcote Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Northcote, Auckland. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong emotional support and secure attachments for children's wellbeing, though transitions were identified for development. Culturally responsive bicultural practice was identified as an area requiring focused improvement.
Kingdomcity Childcare
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Northcote
- How much does daycare cost in Northcote?
- Daycare costs in Northcote 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 12 centres in Northcote, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Northcote offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 12 centres in Northcote 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?
- 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 12 centres in Northcote). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Northcote?
- 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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