Cost of daycare in Takanini
12 licensed centres in Takanini, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Takanini, 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 Takanini |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 10 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 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 Takanini
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Takanini.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 12 centres in Takanini 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 12 centres in Takanini
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (10)
BestStart Manuroa Road 1
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound performance across most dimensions (all graded B), including curriculum planning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership. The service had areas requiring development, particularly consistency across its buildings.
BestStart Tironui Road
ERO assessed BestStart Tironui Road as Not well placed in September 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all five dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance.
Amber Early Learning Centre
ERO assessed Amber Early Learning Centre as Not well placed in October 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in whānau partnership and bicultural practice (both grade B), but found concerns in curriculum alignment with Te Whāriki and child-led learning (grade C), and significant issues with leadership stability and internal evaluation processes (grade D).
Learning Adventures Takanini
ERO assessed Learning Adventures Takanini as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified areas for development, including curriculum and teaching practices (grade C), whānau partnership (grade C), and leadership and governance (grade C). Strengths noted were children's wellbeing and social relationships (grade B) and bicultural curriculum integration (grade B).
Blossoms Educare Takanini
An education and care service in Takanini with a current roll of 150. Our analysis of the 2023 ERO report identifies B grades across curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with areas noted for strengthening in curriculum delivery and ongoing monitoring in health and safety.
Childz Choice Preschool
BestStart Kauri Flats
BestStart Waiata Shores
Go Bananas Childcare Takanini
Go Bananas Childcare Takanini is an education and care service in Takanini, Auckland, caring for around 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from January 2023 graded bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance each at B level. The service acknowledges Māori place and provides bicultural learning opportunities, meets health and safety regulatory standards, and has a clear governance structure with qualified leadership and support systems.
Candy Cuddles Early Childhood Centre
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Takanini
- How much does daycare cost in Takanini?
- Daycare costs in Takanini 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 12 centres in Takanini, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Takanini offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 12 centres in Takanini 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 Takanini?
- 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 12 centres in Takanini). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Takanini?
- 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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