Cost of daycare in West Harbour
7 licensed centres in West Harbour, Auckland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in West Harbour, 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 West Harbour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 5 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 1 |
| 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 West Harbour
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in West Harbour.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 7 centres in West Harbour 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 7 centres in West Harbour
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (5)
Little Star Montessori House Of Children
Little Star Montessori House Of Children is an education and care service in West Harbour with a current roll of 45 children. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the centre received a B grade for children's wellbeing, with children settled and engaged in respectful, responsive interactions that support confidence and social skills. The centre received a C grade for bicultural practice, with assessment practices being refined to align with Tātaiako and Tapasā, and a B grade for health and safety, with previous non-compliances addressed and systems established for management.
Aspirations Early Learning Centre
Happy Kiddy Castle Early Learning
West Harbour Christian Kindergarten
West Harbour Christian Kindergarten is an education and care service for 37 children in West Harbour, Auckland. An ERO review in October 2023 assessed the service across bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded as B in all three areas: bicultural practice acknowledges Māori as tangata whenua and reflects Te Tiriti values, health and safety meets regulatory standards, and the leadership team is qualified with clear management structure in place.
The Village Co ELC - Hobsonville
Frequently asked about daycare costs in West Harbour
- How much does daycare cost in West Harbour?
- Daycare costs in West Harbour 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 7 centres in West Harbour, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in West Harbour offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 7 centres in West Harbour 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 West Harbour?
- 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 7 centres in West Harbour). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in West Harbour?
- 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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