How much does daycare cost in Te Atatu South?

Daycare costs in Te Atatu South 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 8 centres in Te Atatu South, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Te Atatu South offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 8 centres in Te Atatu South 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 Te Atatu South?

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 8 centres in Te Atatu South). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Te Atatu South?

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 Te Atatu South

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

Modelled weekly cost in Te Atatu South, 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 Te Atatu South
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	7
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 Te Atatu South

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

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 8 centres in Te Atatu South 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 8 centres in Te Atatu South

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

Education & Care (7)

Edmonton Community Kindergarten

Education & Care · Te Atatu South

Edmonton Community Kindergarten is an education and care service in Te Atatu South with 30 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report from February 2024 found the service graded B across children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. Critical health and safety issues identified during the review have been resolved.

Roll 30

Freyberg Community Pre-School

Education & Care · Te Atatu South

Freyberg Community Pre-School is an education and care service in Te Atatu South with 30 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies curriculum and learning as a strength, with a Te Whāriki-aligned philosophy and strong language and literacy support evident.

Roll 30

Kimberley Childcare Te Atatu is an education and care service in Te Atatu South with a roll of 90. Our analysis of the ERO report (October 2023) found the service meets standards across curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.

Roll 90

Flanshaw Infant & Toddler Centre

Education & Care · Te Atatu South

Roll 30

Pitter Patter

Education & Care · Te Atatu South

Pitter Patter is an education and care service in Te Atatu South with a current roll of 60. Our analysis of the ERO report from November 2022 identified areas for development: curriculum planning lacks clear Te Whāriki alignment, bicultural practice is at an early stage, and leadership evaluation processes are still being established. Health and safety systems were assessed as compliant.

Roll 60

Kindergarten (1)

Te Atatu South Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Te Atatu South

Auckland Kindergarten Association

ERO assessed Te Atatu South Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found children's wellbeing and bicultural practice were graded B, while leadership and governance was graded C, with ERO noting that professional learning and internal evaluation capacity required further development.

Roll 40

Frequently asked about daycare costs in Te Atatu South

How much does daycare cost in Te Atatu South?: Daycare costs in Te Atatu South 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 8 centres in Te Atatu South, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Te Atatu South offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 8 centres in Te Atatu South 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 Te Atatu South?: 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 8 centres in Te Atatu South). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Te Atatu South?: 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.