Cost of daycare in Remuera
22 licensed centres in Remuera, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Remuera, 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 Remuera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 18 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 2 |
| 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 Remuera
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Remuera.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 22 centres in Remuera 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 22 centres in Remuera
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (18)
BestStart Dilworth Avenue
ERO assessed BestStart Dilworth Avenue as Not well placed in 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across all five dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance. The service had effective planning and positive relationships, though some areas were identified for strengthening.
BestStart Remuera Road
ERO assessed BestStart Remuera Road as Not well placed in their 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B in children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and health and safety, with strengths in belonging and peer relationships, though opportunities to deepen bicultural embedding were identified.
Poppies Kindergarten
Poppies Kindergarten is an education and care service in Remuera with a roll of 40 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (2022) found B grades across all four dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety. The service maintains a deliberate curriculum focus with early literacy and numeracy, supports children's sustained play with strong teacher involvement, and sustains responsive relationships with families.
Remuera Baptist Kindergarten
Remuera Baptist Kindergarten is an education and care service in Remuera with a roll of 55 children. An ERO review in August 2022 found strong practice in children's wellbeing, with consistent relationships and emotional safety. Our analysis of the ERO report identified solid performance in health and safety and leadership and governance, though compliance systems and curriculum evaluation were areas for development.
Remuera Montessori Ltd
Little Treehouse Kindergaten
BestStart Ascot Avenue
ERO assessed BestStart Ascot Avenue as Not well placed in their 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and whānau partnership, with strengths in positive routines and family communication alongside scope for deepening curriculum implementation.
Uplands Kindergarten
Uplands Kindergarten is an education and care service in Remuera with a roll of 43 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from August 2023 shows strong bicultural practice, with Te Tiriti commitments evident and te reo and tikanga meaningfully woven throughout the service.
Kindercare Learning Centre (5) Remuera
ERO assessed this Remuera education and care service as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound performance across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, all graded B, though the overall placement indicates significant concerns warranting improvement.
BestStart Meadowbank
ERO assessed BestStart Meadowbank as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership and health and safety, but notes that curriculum and learning assessment processes and bicultural practice require development.
Bear Park Early Childhood Centre
Bear Park Early Childhood Centre is an education and care service in Remuera with a roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (2023) found strong bicultural practice, with meaningful integration of tikanga and te reo Māori, and children demonstrating cultural pride and identity.
Bear Park Centre of Learning
Bear Park Centre of Learning is an education and care service in Remuera with a current roll of 120 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (February 2023) shows the service received an A grade for bicultural practice, with exemplary embedding of te reo and tikanga throughout the learning environment, and a B grade for health and safety, with effective systems and compliance affirmed by staff and management.
ACG Remuera Early Learning School
ACG Remuera Early Learning School is an education and care service in Remuera with a current roll of 145 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies bicultural practice as an area beginning to develop, with te reo Māori and bicultural resources in use but still being embedded in line with Te Tiriti.
Little Earth Montessori Remuera
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and leadership and governance, with strengths noted in the Montessori approach and children's social-emotional outcomes.
King's School - Early Learning Centre
King's School - Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Remuera with a current roll of 28 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (June 2023) found the service graded B across whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The review noted positive family relationships and recognition of family voice in planning, though one non-compliance was identified in appraisal systems.
Saint Kentigern Preschool
Kadimah Preschool
Village Green Early Learning Centre
Playcentre (2)
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Remuera
- How much does daycare cost in Remuera?
- Daycare costs in Remuera 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 22 centres in Remuera, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Remuera offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 22 centres in Remuera 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 Remuera?
- 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 22 centres in Remuera). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Remuera?
- 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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