Cost of daycare in Onehunga
13 licensed centres in Onehunga, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Onehunga, 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 Onehunga |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 10 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 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 Onehunga
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Onehunga.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 13 centres in Onehunga 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 13 centres in Onehunga
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (10)
Apples Childcare and Learning Centre
BestStart Onehunga
ERO assessed BestStart Onehunga as Not well placed in their 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong performance in children's wellbeing (grade A), with sound practice in curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice (all grade B), though opportunities were identified to strengthen learning dispositions and ongoing development in te reo and tikanga.
Young and Amazing Limited
Young and Amazing Limited is an education and care service in Onehunga with 95 children enrolled. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service has addressed previous health and safety concerns and now meets standards in this area. However, leadership and governance received a lower grade, with our analysis indicating that leadership needs stronger monitoring systems for regulatory compliance.
Busy Bees Onehunga
Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service has a B grade for Curriculum & learning, with a well-aligned curriculum based on Te Whāriki and responsive teaching, though bicultural practice was identified as an area for enrichment. Children's wellbeing was also graded B, reflecting a strong sense of belonging and children who are confident, capable and socially competent.
Te Papapa Preschool
Te Papapa Preschool is an education and care service in Onehunga with a current roll of 40 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates bicultural practice is developing, with Māori and Pacific student populations acknowledged but limited explicit bicultural practice evident. Leadership and governance shows early-stage evaluation and reflection, with a need for stronger measurement indicators.
Nurture Early Learning - Onehunga
Li'l Champs Early Learning Centre
Li'l Champs Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Onehunga with a current roll of 60 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (December 2023) found the service meets health and safety regulatory standards and has a new governance and management structure in place, though documented assessment planning requires further development.
Apples Childcare and Learning Centre Onehunga
Our Kids Early Learning Centre - Onehunga
ERO reviewed the service on 5 July 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found Our Kids Early Learning Centre - Onehunga achieved B grades for children's wellbeing (calm environment with warm relationships and thoughtfully planned transitions) and whānau partnership (cultural events and family engagement activities). Bicultural practice received a C grade, with te reo and tikanga described as foundational rather than embedded.
Willow Tree Early Learning Centre
Willow Tree Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Onehunga. Our analysis of the ERO report (December 2023) identifies leadership and governance as an area for development, with a focus on strengthening monitoring of systems and processes for regulatory compliance.
Kindergarten (2)
Onehunga Kindergarten
ERO assessed Onehunga Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. The service demonstrated strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety. Our analysis of the ERO report identified bicultural practice as an area needing development, with teachers recognising the need to strengthen te reo Māori and home language use.
Oranga Kindergarten
ERO assessed Oranga Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice (all graded B), with leadership and governance graded C as new systems were being established.
Playcentre (1)
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Onehunga
- How much does daycare cost in Onehunga?
- Daycare costs in Onehunga 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 13 centres in Onehunga, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Onehunga offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 13 centres in Onehunga 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 Onehunga?
- 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 13 centres in Onehunga). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Onehunga?
- 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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