How much does daycare cost in Red Beach East?

Daycare costs in Red Beach East 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 Red Beach East, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Red Beach East offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres in Red Beach East 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 Red Beach East?

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 Red Beach East). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Red Beach East?

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 Red Beach East

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

Modelled weekly cost in Red Beach East, 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 Red Beach East
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 Red Beach East

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

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 Red Beach East 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 Red Beach East

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

Education & Care (2)

Red Beach Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Red Beach East

Red Beach Early Learning Centre is an education and care service for 20 children in Red Beach East. Our analysis of the ERO report grades children's wellbeing as B, noting a calm environment with strong relationships supporting engagement. Bicultural practice is graded C, with Māori language and tikanga being integrated and cultural celebration present, though these could be more embedded in practice.

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Hannah's House ECE

Education & Care · Red Beach East

Hannah's House ECE received an Akarangi review in February 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance, reflecting strong relationships, embedded parent input in planning, and collaborative leadership with improvement systems in place.

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Playcentre (1)

Red Beach Playcentre

Playcentre · Red Beach East

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Red Beach East

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