Cost of daycare in Sunnynook
6 licensed centres in Sunnynook, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Sunnynook, 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 Sunnynook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 6 |
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 Sunnynook
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Sunnynook.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 6 centres in Sunnynook 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 6 centres in Sunnynook
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (6)
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Koru Montessori
Koru Montessori is an education and care service in Sunnynook. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies bicultural practice and leadership & governance as strengths, with both graded B. Te reo Māori and tikanga are embedded with positive impact, and the service has clear strategic direction with intentional improvement processes in place.
Rainbow Adventurers Childcare
Rainbow Adventurers Childcare is an education and care service for 35 children in Sunnynook. Our analysis of the ERO report found bicultural practice and leadership & governance both graded at C level, indicating these areas are developing. Tikanga Māori and Pacific values integration, professional development systems, and evaluation practices are areas in progress.
Sunnynook Community Early Learning
Sunnynook Community Early Learning is an education and care service in Sunnynook with a roll of 25 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from February 2023 found the service graded B across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health & safety, with leaders actively engaging with families and the curriculum acknowledging Māori as tangata whenua.
Little People
Little People is an education and care service in Sunnynook, Auckland, with a current roll of 75 children. An ERO review in August 2023 found systems in place for health and safety and leadership and governance. Our analysis of the ERO report assigned B grades to both health and safety, and leadership and governance dimensions.
New Shoots Sunnynook
New Shoots Sunnynook is an education and care service in Sunnynook with 80 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies a play-based curriculum with intentional teaching, though assessment practices aligned with Te Whāriki could be strengthened. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and security with positive social interactions across age groups.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Sunnynook
- How much does daycare cost in Sunnynook?
- Daycare costs in Sunnynook 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 Sunnynook, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Sunnynook offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 6 centres in Sunnynook 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 Sunnynook?
- 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 Sunnynook). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Sunnynook?
- 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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