Cost of daycare in Ranui
11 licensed centres in Ranui, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Ranui, 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 Ranui |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 7 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 1 |
| Home-based | $320 | $260 | $80 | $60 | 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 Ranui
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Ranui.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 11 centres in Ranui 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 11 centres in Ranui
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (7)
Fetū o le Moana Aoga Amata
ERO did not assign an overall placement in their 2023 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received a B grade for curriculum and learning, where children lead play and learning through mixed-age groupings. Leadership and governance was graded C, with ERO noting that internal evaluation processes are emerging and professional learning is needed to improve teaching.
Akoteu Falemaama Pre-school
Little Loves Early Learning Centre
Little Loves Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Ranui with 47 children on roll. In our analysis of the ERO report, the service received a B grade for children's wellbeing, with a structured environment and play opportunities, and a C grade for curriculum and learning, with emerging Te Whāriki understanding and teachers beginning to explore outcomes but needing deeper knowledge.
Ranui Christian Preschool
Ranui Christian Preschool is an education and care service in Ranui with a current roll of 52 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies bicultural practice as an area for development, particularly in te reo Māori integration. The service meets health and safety standards and has clear leadership and governance structures in place.
Dazzling Stars Early Learning Centre
Young Learners Early Childhood Education Centre
Young Learners Early Childhood Education Centre is an education and care service in Ranui, Auckland, with a current roll of 65 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from August 2023 found Health & Safety graded B, with previous non-compliances now addressed and regulatory standards met. Leadership & Governance was also graded B, with qualified leadership and a reflective, diverse teaching team in place.
The Beehive Early Learning Centre
Kindergarten (2)
Ranui Kindergarten
ERO assessed Ranui Kindergarten as Not well placed in February 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety.
Birdwood Kindergarten
ERO assessed Birdwood Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. 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 identified as an area requiring further development (graded C).
Home-based (1)
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Ranui
- How much does daycare cost in Ranui?
- Daycare costs in Ranui 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 11 centres in Ranui, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Ranui offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 11 centres in Ranui 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 Ranui?
- 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 11 centres in Ranui). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Ranui?
- 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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