Cost of daycare in Pukekohe West
12 licensed centres in Pukekohe 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 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 12 |
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 West
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Pukekohe West.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 12 centres in Pukekohe 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 12 centres in Pukekohe West
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (12)
Lambs Preschool Pukekohe
Lambs Preschool Pukekohe is an education and care service for 44 children in Pukekohe West. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades for children's wellbeing and health & safety, with warm relationships and a safe environment. Leadership & governance received a C grade, with professional growth cycles and evaluation systems still emerging under new leadership.
Te Akonga Early Learning Centre
Te Akonga Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Pukekohe West with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report grades the centre as A for Curriculum & learning, with highly responsive curriculum and effective intentional teaching practices, and A for Bicultural practice, with effectively integrated te reo, tikanga, and te ao Māori that fosters the mana of tamariki Māori.
Little Sparks
Little Sparks is an education and care service in Pukekohe West with a current roll of 38 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from November 2022 found the service achieved a B grade for Health & safety, with legal compliance affirmed and management assurance systems in place.
Country Village Preschool
Country Village Preschool is an education and care service in Pukekohe West with a current roll of 72 children. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service received B grades for curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and health and safety, with a C grade for bicultural practice. The service has established Te Whāriki-based planning and play-based learning, though bicultural integration and te reo and tikanga use remain in early stages of development.
Town and Country Kids
Town and Country Kids is an education and care service in Pukekohe West with a roll of 150 children. Our analysis of the ERO report found children and families feel welcomed with evident belonging (B), and positive whānau engagement (B). Health and safety had areas of non-compliance identified with excursion documentation and pool risk assessment requirements (C).
Go Bananas Childcare Pukekohe
Go Bananas Childcare Pukekohe operates as an education and care service. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance. Bicultural practice is noted as developing, with ERO identifying scope to strengthen te ao Māori in programmes.
Educare Albert St
Kiddie Academy Early Learning Centre
Kiddie Academy Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Pukekohe West with a roll of 110 children. Our analysis of the November 2023 ERO report identifies Health & Safety as a relative strength (B grade), while Curriculum & Learning, Children's Wellbeing, and Leadership & Governance are developing areas (all C grades), with particular notes on younger children's limited independence and emerging assessment practices.
BestStart Pukekohe West
The Village Early Learning Centre Pukekohe
Best Hope Early Learning Centre
Little Climbers Early Learning Centre - Pukekohe
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Pukekohe West
- How much does daycare cost in Pukekohe West?
- Daycare costs in Pukekohe 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 12 centres in Pukekohe West, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Pukekohe West offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 12 centres in Pukekohe 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 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 12 centres in Pukekohe West). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Pukekohe 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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