How much does daycare cost in St Johns?

Daycare costs in St Johns 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 5 centres in St Johns, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in St Johns offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres in St Johns 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 St Johns?

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 5 centres in St Johns). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in St Johns?

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 St Johns

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

Modelled weekly cost in St Johns, 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 St Johns
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	4
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 St Johns

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

20 Hours ECE

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

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

Education & Care (4)

Steps to Strides Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · St Johns

Steps to Strides Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in St Johns with 26 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identified significant non-compliance in whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with areas of unacceptable risk to children noted. Bicultural practice received a B grade, with Te Tiriti principles and Māori cultural heritage embedded in the curriculum.

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St Johns Montessori

Education & Care · St Johns

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Bright Kidz Childcare

Education & Care · St Johns

ERO assessed Bright Kidz Childcare as Not well placed in December 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades for curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and whānau partnership, but received a C grade for leadership and governance, where ERO identified a need to develop distributive leadership and strengthen evaluation systems.

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Kid Country St Johns

Education & Care · St Johns

Kid Country St Johns is an education and care service in St Johns with a roll of 100. Our analysis of the ERO report identified some areas needing development: bicultural practice requires strengthening and consistency across the service, leadership and governance systems are still developing with scope to build shared understanding of impact monitoring. Health and safety meets legal requirements and is assured through self-audit and management review.

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Bee's Garden Homebased Childcare

Home-based · St Johns

Bee's Garden Homebased Childcare is a home-based service in St Johns. Our analysis of the ERO report from July 2023 shows B grades across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in St Johns

How much does daycare cost in St Johns?: Daycare costs in St Johns 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 5 centres in St Johns, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in St Johns offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 5 centres in St Johns 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 St Johns?: 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 5 centres in St Johns). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in St Johns?: 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.