Cost of daycare in Torbay
8 licensed centres in Torbay, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Torbay, 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 Torbay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 3 |
| Home-based | $320 | $260 | $80 | $60 | 2 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 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 Torbay
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Torbay.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 8 centres in Torbay 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 8 centres in Torbay
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (3)
Titoki Montessori Pre-School
Titoki Montessori Pre-School was reviewed by the Education Review Office in November 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong performance in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and bicultural practice, with areas for improvement identified in health and safety.
The Children's Ark
Glamorgan Early Learning Centre
Home-based (2)
Multilingual Kids
Multilingual Kids is a home-based service in Torbay with a current roll of 80 children. Our analysis of the ERO report shows B grades across whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service demonstrates positive engagement with parents and whānau, meets health and safety standards after addressing previous excursion supervision matters, and maintains an appropriate governance structure.
Sunlight ECE Education
Kindergarten (2)
Glamorgan Kindergarten
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong bicultural practice (A grade), with good performance in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and whānau partnership (all B grades).
Torbay Kindergarten
ERO assessed Torbay Kindergarten as Not well placed in its March 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across all dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Torbay
- How much does daycare cost in Torbay?
- Daycare costs in Torbay 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 Torbay, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Torbay offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 8 centres in Torbay 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 Torbay?
- 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 Torbay). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Torbay?
- 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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