How much does daycare cost in Patumāhoe?

Daycare costs in Patumāhoe 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 3 centres in Patumāhoe, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Patumāhoe offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres in Patumāhoe 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 Patumāhoe?

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 3 centres in Patumāhoe). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Patumāhoe?

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 Patumāhoe

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

Modelled weekly cost in Patumāhoe, 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 Patumāhoe
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	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 Patumāhoe

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

20 Hours ECE

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

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

Education & Care (2)

Farmhouse Preschool Patumahoe

Education & Care · Patumāhoe

Farmhouse Preschool Patumahoe is an education and care service in Patumāhoe with a roll of 30 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies children's relationship management and conflict resolution as an area for development, while whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance are operating at satisfactory levels.

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Mudpies and Butterflies

Education & Care · Patumāhoe

Mudpies and Butterflies is an education and care service in Patumāhoe with a roll of 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report shows strengths in curriculum and learning (B grade), with teachers engaging meaningfully with children. Health and safety received a B grade after the service addressed previous non-compliance. Leadership and governance (B grade) has a clear management structure in place. Bicultural practice (C grade) has been identified as an area for development, with scope to increase te reo Māori use in learning contexts.

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Playcentre (1)

Patumahoe/Mauku Playcentre

Playcentre · Patumāhoe

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Patumāhoe

How much does daycare cost in Patumāhoe?: Daycare costs in Patumāhoe 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 3 centres in Patumāhoe, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Patumāhoe offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 3 centres in Patumāhoe 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 Patumāhoe?: 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 3 centres in Patumāhoe). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Patumāhoe?: 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.