Cost of daycare in Unsworth Heights
4 licensed centres in Unsworth Heights, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Unsworth Heights, 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 Unsworth Heights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 4 |
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 Unsworth Heights
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Unsworth Heights.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 4 centres in Unsworth Heights 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 4 centres in Unsworth Heights
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (4)
Hidden Treasures Early Learning Centre
Hidden Treasures Early Learning Centre received an Akarangi review from ERO in October 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrates solid practice in children's wellbeing and health and safety, with respectful interactions and compliance with legal requirements. Whānau partnership and bicultural practice were assessed as having basic foundations but require further development to deepen family engagement and embed te reo and tikanga more fully.
Meadowood Community Creche
Meadowood Community Creche is an education and care service in Unsworth Heights with a current roll of 25 children. An ERO review was conducted on 30 August 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved a B grade in whānau partnership, with regular opportunities for parent voice and learning-focused partnerships established.
Growing Minds Early Learning Centre
Growing Minds Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Unsworth Heights with 43 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report (January 2023) found the service performed well in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health & safety, all graded B. Leadership and governance was graded C, with review processes and internal evaluation capability still in early stages.
Little Palms Early Learning Center
Little Palms Early Learning Center is an education and care service in Unsworth Heights with 34 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report (September 2023) shows the service received B grades for curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance. Bicultural practice was graded C, with te reo Māori identified as an area needing development.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Unsworth Heights
- How much does daycare cost in Unsworth Heights?
- Daycare costs in Unsworth Heights 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 4 centres in Unsworth Heights, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Unsworth Heights offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 4 centres in Unsworth Heights 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 Unsworth Heights?
- 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 4 centres in Unsworth Heights). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Unsworth Heights?
- 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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