Cost of daycare in Rosedale
15 licensed centres in Rosedale, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Rosedale, 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 Rosedale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home-based | $320 | $260 | $80 | $60 | 12 |
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 3 |
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 Rosedale
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Rosedale.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 15 centres in Rosedale 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 15 centres in Rosedale
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Home-based (12)
Kuddles In-Home Childcare & Education - 1
ERO assessed Kuddles In-Home Childcare & Education - 1 as Not well placed in April 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across all dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.
Kuddles In-Home Childcare & Education - 2
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in their 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership, with curriculum and learning also graded B. Bicultural practice was identified as an area for development, with te reo Māori use increasing but not yet fully embedded.
Kuddles In-Home Childcare & Education - 4
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across all dimensions: curriculum and learning with growing te reo Māori use, strong children's wellbeing and whānau partnerships, culturally responsive bicultural practice, rigorous health and safety systems, and strong leadership with clear strategic direction.
No-1 Home Based Childcare & Education Service
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in June 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, with positive evidence of settling and belonging. Development areas include curriculum guidance for educators, deeper integration of te reo Māori and tikanga, strengthening whānau partnerships, and enhancing leadership and internal evaluation processes.
No-1 Home Based Childcare & Education Service 2
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in June 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identified concerns across most areas: health and safety had significant non-compliance issues (D grade), while curriculum support, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership all required further development (C grades). Children's wellbeing was assessed as meeting expectations (B grade).
No-1 Home Based Childcare & Education Service 3
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in June 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identified areas of strength in children's wellbeing, with children settled and positive emotional foundations evident. However, curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance all require development, with particular concerns around educator guidance, parent communication responsiveness, and compliance monitoring systems.
No-1 Home Based Childcare & Education Service 4
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in May 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety (all grade B), but identified leadership and governance as an area needing development (grade C), with gaps in strategic planning and monitoring systems.
No-1 Home Based Childcare & Education Service 5
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in May 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety (all grade B), but noted that leadership and governance requires further development (grade C), particularly in strategic planning and internal evaluation.
Kuddles In-Home Childcare & Education - 5
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in April 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths across curriculum, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership, with all dimensions graded B. The service operates with a current roll of 50 children.
No-1 Home Based Childcare & Education Service 6
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in June 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing and established routines, but found that curriculum support, family engagement responsive to parent aspirations, and bicultural practice all require development.
Kuddles In-Home Childcare & Education - 6
Kuddles In-Home Childcare & Education - 7
Education & Care (3)
Busy Bees Apollo
ERO assessed Busy Bees Apollo as Not well placed in November 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong performance in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance, with bicultural practice graded as developing further in te reo Māori practices.
All About Children - Apollo Drive
All About Children - Apollo Drive is an education and care service in Rosedale with a current roll of 125 children. Our analysis of the August 2023 ERO report indicates the service meets curriculum framework requirements with responsive learning, shows commitment to te Tiriti principles with cultural acknowledgement, and maintains health and safety standards.
New Shoots Childrens' Centre Ltd Rosedale
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Rosedale
- How much does daycare cost in Rosedale?
- Daycare costs in Rosedale 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 15 centres in Rosedale, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Rosedale offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 15 centres in Rosedale 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 Rosedale?
- 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 15 centres in Rosedale). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Rosedale?
- 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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Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
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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