Cost of daycare in Point Chevalier
8 licensed centres in Point Chevalier, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Point Chevalier, 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 Point Chevalier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 5 |
| Home-based | $320 | $260 | $80 | $60 | 2 |
| 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 Point Chevalier
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Point Chevalier.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 8 centres in Point Chevalier 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 8 centres in Point Chevalier
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (5)
Hedgehog House Early Learning Centre
Hedgehog House Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Point Chevalier with a current roll of 26 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in whānau partnership (B grade), but raises concerns in curriculum and learning progression (C grade), bicultural practice (C grade), and health and safety compliance (D grade), particularly in human resource management and appraisal systems.
Learning at the Point Comm. Kindergarten
Learning at the Point Community Kindergarten is an education and care service in Point Chevalier with a current roll of 22 children. In an ERO review from November 2021, our analysis of the report found the service graded B for health and safety (legal compliance confirmed) and B for leadership and governance (collaborative leadership with strong professional development focus).
The Rumpus Room
The Point Early Childhood Centre
The Point Early Childhood Centre is an education and care service in Point Chevalier with 74 children enrolled. Our analysis of the ERO report identified children's wellbeing as a strength, with the curriculum explicitly fostering belonging and social-emotional competence across age groups.
Vintage Kids - Point Chevalier
Home-based (2)
Red Robin Nanny Agency Ltd
Red Robin Nanny Agency Ltd is a home-based service in Point Chevalier with a current roll of 80 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from January 2023 found the service graded B across curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with effective curriculum delivery and established compliance demonstrated.
Red Robin Nanny Agency 2
Red Robin Nanny Agency 2 is a home-based early childhood service in Point Chevalier with a current roll of 80 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (January 2023) grades curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance all as B. The service maintains inclusive curriculum with responsive interactions, meets health and safety standards, and is supported by qualified education leadership and appropriately qualified staff.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Point Chevalier
- How much does daycare cost in Point Chevalier?
- Daycare costs in Point Chevalier 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 8 centres in Point Chevalier, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Point Chevalier offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 8 centres in Point Chevalier 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 Point Chevalier?
- 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 8 centres in Point Chevalier). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Point Chevalier?
- 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
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Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
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