How much does daycare cost in Sandringham?

Daycare costs in Sandringham 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 6 centres in Sandringham, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Sandringham offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 6 centres in Sandringham 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 Sandringham?

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 6 centres in Sandringham). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Sandringham?

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 Sandringham

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

Modelled weekly cost in Sandringham, 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 Sandringham
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	5
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 Sandringham

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

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 6 centres in Sandringham 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 6 centres in Sandringham

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

Education & Care (5)

Glow Kids

Education & Care · Sandringham

Roll 25

BestStart Mount Eden

Education & Care · Sandringham

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Mount Eden as Not well placed in their 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing and whānau partnership, with good bicultural practice and health and safety management, though some areas require development.

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KINZ Sandringham Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Sandringham

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The centre serves 40 children.

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Caterpillar Kids Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Sandringham

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Molly's Preschool

Education & Care · Sandringham

Molly's Preschool is an education and care service in Sandringham with a roll of 40 children. Our analysis of the ERO report shows strong practice in children's wellbeing and bicultural engagement, with secure relationships and well-integrated te ao Māori. Leadership is effective, though the service has identified internal evaluation processes as an area for development.

Roll 40

Kindergarten (1)

Sandringham Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Sandringham

Auckland Kindergarten Association

ERO assessed Sandringham Kindergarten as Not well placed. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and whānau partnership, with strengths in Te Whāriki-aligned planning, positive relationships, and family engagement.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Sandringham

How much does daycare cost in Sandringham?: Daycare costs in Sandringham 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 6 centres in Sandringham, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Sandringham offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 6 centres in Sandringham 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 Sandringham?: 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 6 centres in Sandringham). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Sandringham?: 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.