Cost of daycare in Pukekohe North West
8 licensed centres in Pukekohe North West, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Pukekohe North West, 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 Pukekohe North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 5 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 1 |
| Home-based | $320 | $260 | $80 | $60 | 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 Pukekohe North West
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Pukekohe North West.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 8 centres in Pukekohe North West 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 Pukekohe North West
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (5)
Over the Rainbow Early Learning Centre
Over the Rainbow Early Learning Centre is an education and care service for 34 children in Pukekohe North West. Our analysis of the 2021 ERO report identified bicultural practice as an area for development, with language, culture and identity inconsistently reflected. Leadership and governance was graded as demonstrating positive impact on systems, with evaluation processes and strategic planning noted for further development.
Te Hononga Puna Reo
Te Hononga Puna Reo is an education and care service in Pukekohe North West with 20 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identified areas of concern: curriculum assessment and planning lack clarity, health and safety practices need strengthening (emergency drills not regularly practised or documented), and leadership lacks formalised staff appraisal processes. Whānau partnership was identified as a strength, with regular communication and engaged families.
BestStart Dublin Street
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in leadership and governance, but noted that bicultural practice requires development, with teachers building understanding of te reo and tikanga and an identified need to increase te reo use in the programme.
Lollipops Pukekohe
ERO assessed Lollipops Pukekohe as Not well placed in October 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified curriculum and learning, and bicultural practice as areas needing development, while children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance were assessed as stronger.
Pukekohe Early Learning Centre
Pukekohe Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Pukekohe with a current roll of 97 children. Our analysis of the June 2024 ERO report shows the centre has established whānau partnerships and collaborative leadership, but needs to strengthen curriculum alignment to Te Whāriki, develop bicultural practice, and enhance health and safety monitoring systems.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Pukekohe North West
- How much does daycare cost in Pukekohe North West?
- Daycare costs in Pukekohe North West 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 Pukekohe North West, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Pukekohe North West offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 8 centres in Pukekohe North West 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 Pukekohe North West?
- 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 Pukekohe North West). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Pukekohe North West?
- 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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