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Programmes & Pricing

Care for every part of the day

Flexible options to fit around your work schedule. All programmes include supervision by police-vetted staff and are MSD accredited.

Before School Care

7:00am – 8:15am · Monday to Friday (term time)

Start the day right with a warm breakfast and supervised play before school begins. Children are walked safely to their classrooms when the bell rings.

Per day

$18(casual $19)
  • Full breakfast provided — cereal, toast, spreads, fruit, hot chocolate
  • Supervised indoor and outdoor play
  • Safe walk to classrooms when school starts
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After School Care

3:00pm – 6:00pm · Monday to Friday (term time)

A warm, fun space for children to unwind after school. Our staff personally collect under-7s and new children from their classrooms. Older kids walk straight over. They enjoy afternoon snacks, playground time, board games, toys, and movies.

Full session (3:00–6:00pm)

$22(casual $25)

Half session (3:00–4:30pm)

$12(casual $13)
  • Afternoon snack — fruit, biscuits, popcorn, or chips
  • Huge playground with monkey bars and climbing equipment
  • Board games, toys, dolls, and arts & crafts
  • TV room with shows and movies
  • Staff collect younger children from classrooms daily
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Holiday Programme

8:00am – 5:30pm · School holidays

Action-packed school holiday fun with themed days, exciting trips, and creative activities. Open to children from any school in the wider West Auckland area. Every day is different — from movie trips and bowling to cooking days and arts & crafts.

Short day (9:00am – 3:00pm)

$50

Full day (8:00am – 5:30pm)

$65

Trip day (8:00am – 5:30pm)

$75
  • Themed activity days — cooking, baking, arts & crafts, karaoke, dancing
  • Exciting trips — movies, bowling, trampoline parks, farm visits
  • Outdoor adventures — park picnics, nature walks, sports days
  • Creative sessions — pot planting, story telling, music, singing
  • New programme released each holiday break
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Good to know

  • Regular rates apply when you've booked the same type of session at least once per week for 3 consecutive weeks.
  • Casual rates apply to all other bookings.
  • Casual sessions require immediate payment at time of booking.
  • Holiday programme pricing varies by activity — in-house days are less, trip days are more.
  • Holiday programme invoices must be paid before the programme starts.

Out Now · Term 3 Holidays

Spring Holiday Programme 2026

Two weeks of holiday fun · 28 September – 9 October · Ages 5–13. Tap or pinch to zoom on the flyer, or download the PDF to keep on your phone.

Kids Knection Spring Holiday Programme 2026 flyer. Out of School Care and Recreation at Marina View Primary, West Harbour, 28 September to 9 October 2026, ages 5 to 13. Fees: full day $65 (8:00am–5:30pm), short day $50 (9:00am–3:00pm), trip day $75 (8:00am–5:30pm). Week one: Monday 28 September nature flag, gather, press, shine, nature's own stained glass. Tuesday 29 September cookie ice cream sandwich, sandwich it, sprinkle it, and create a sweet frozen masterpiece. Wednesday 30 September painting sweet gum flowers, little hands, big blooms. Thursday 1 October trip to Western Springs, wildlife, wetlands, and open-air exploration. Friday 2 October Finnigan the Friendship Fish, one fish, many scales, everyone belongs. Week two: Monday 5 October crazy face challenge, the craziest face wins the race. Tuesday 6 October nut-free chocolate bliss balls, roll, dip, and sprinkle your way to a healthy treat. Wednesday 7 October don't drop the ball, can your team keep the ball moving. Thursday 8 October trip to Kopupaka Playground, climb, balance, explore, and play the day away. Friday 9 October picnic in the park plus frisbee, picnic rugs, packed lunches and frisbee fun in the sunshine. Fully supervised, caring team, plus lots more games, crafts and fun throughout the day. Book now at aimyone.com/KidsKnection. WINZ and OSCAR subsidy available. Email kidsknection@outlook.com.

Trip days fill up fastest — book the Western Springs trip (Thu 1 Oct) and the Kopupaka Playground trip (Thu 8 Oct) early to secure a spot.

OSCAR Subsidy

Help with childcare costs

We're an approved OSCAR provider. Eligible families can receive government subsidies that significantly reduce your fees.

How the OSCAR subsidy works

The Out of School Care and Recreation (OSCAR) subsidy is provided by Work and Income New Zealand to help eligible families with childcare costs. It can cover up to 20 hours per week during term time and up to 50 hours per week during school holidays.

The amount you receive depends on your family circumstances. Some families pay as little as $2 per day after the subsidy is applied.

How to apply

  1. Contact Work and Income to check your eligibility
  2. Fill in the OSCAR subsidy application form
  3. Bring the form to us — we'll complete our section and submit it for you
  4. Work and Income will process your application and let you know the outcome

We help with the paperwork.Just ask us when you enrol and we'll guide you through the process. We can also remind you when your subsidy needs renewing.

View full OSCAR subsidy guide, income table & FAQs

Ready to book?

Secure your child's spot online, or give us a call to chat about which programme suits your family.

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