Daycare & ECE in Auckland CBD

Services in Auckland CBD, by type

Education & Care — 8

KiNZ Myers Park

Education & Care · Auckland CBD

ERO assessed KiNZ Myers Park as Not well placed in August 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades across Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, and Leadership & governance. The report noted Te Whāriki was embedded with an established bicultural focus requiring strengthening, children demonstrated strong relationships and independence, warm whānau relationships were established though parent involvement could increase, and leadership systems were in place with scope to embed appraisal practices.

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Kindercare Learning Centres - Auckland CBD (Babies & Toddlers)

Education & Care · Auckland CBD

Kindercare Learning Centres

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in November 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified bicultural practice as requiring development, with opportunities to strengthen te reo and tikanga integration.

Roll 119

Symonds Street Early Childhood Centre

Education & Care · Auckland CBD

Roll 34

Te Kōhanga Reo o Hineteiwaiwa

Education & Care · Auckland CBD

Te Kōhanga Reo o Hineteiwaiwa is an education and care service for 25 children in Auckland CBD. An ERO Education Review in April 2025 found strong whānau partnership and clear leadership structures, though our analysis of the ERO report identified curriculum planning as an area needing development, with assessment not yet well aligned to teaching practice.

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Honeybees Preschool

Education & Care · Auckland CBD

Roll 50

Cosmo Kids

Education & Care · Auckland CBD

Cosmo Kids is an education and care service in Auckland CBD with a current roll of 50 children. ERO's January 2024 review did not assign an overall placement. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, with strong relationships and a sense of belonging, but noted areas for development across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance.

Roll 50

Sugartree Lane Preschool

Education & Care · Auckland CBD

Sugartree Lane Preschool is an education and care service in Auckland CBD with a current roll of 64. Our analysis of the ERO report finds the service demonstrates valued parent consultation that fosters strong relational trust with families (Whānau partnership, grade B) and complies with legal health and safety requirements, though minor improvements are needed in medication documentation (grade B).

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Kindercare Learning Centres - Auckland CBD (Preschool)

Education & Care · Auckland CBD

Kindercare Learning Centres

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Auckland CBD?

There are 8 licensed early childhood services in Auckland CBD, Auckland: 8 education & care. Combined enrolment 472 children.

Is there childcare near me in Auckland CBD?

Yes — Auckland CBD has 8 licensed early childhood services, every one of them listed below with its address, service type and 20 Hours ECE status. To rank them by walking or driving distance from your exact address, use our find-by-address radius search.

What's the largest daycare in Auckland CBD?

Kindercare Learning Centres - Auckland CBD (Babies & Toddlers) is the largest licensed centre in Auckland CBD with 119 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Auckland CBD offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 8 centres (0%) in Auckland CBD participate in 20 Hours ECE, which subsidises up to 20 hours/week of care for 3-5 year olds. The 20-Hrs pill on each centre card below shows participation.

Are there kindergartens in Auckland CBD?

No kindergartens listed in Auckland CBD specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.

Which operator chains have centres in Auckland CBD?

Only one chain operates in Auckland CBD: Kindercare Learning Centres (2 centres). The other 6 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Auckland CBD?

Costs in Auckland CBD follow the NZ national pattern: education & care centres typically $280-$360/week for under-2s, dropping to $0-$100/week for 3-5 year olds at 20-Hours-participating centres. Free Kindergartens charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds. FamilyBoost (25% IRD rebate, $75/week cap) applies on top. See our /cost-of-daycare/auckland-cbd/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Auckland CBD?

All 8 licensed centres in Auckland CBD are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Auckland CBD centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k-$180k household income). Use our /familyboost-calculator for your specific net weekly cost.

How much does daycare cost in Auckland?

Childcare costs in Auckland can vary depending on location, hours, age of the child, and what is included. On average, families can expect: $6–$12 per hour for full-day childcare. $250–$450 per week for 40–50 hours of care.

How much does it cost to care for a child per week?

Full-time childcare costs

Is childcare expensive in New Zealand?

Childcare costs in New Zealand can vary significantly based on the type of care you choose, the number of hours required, and where in the country you live. Urban areas such as Auckland and Wellington tend to have higher fees, particularly for full-day childcare centres, where daily rates can reach $120 or more.

Does NZ have free childcare?

20 Hours Free ECE All children aged 3 to 5 years are eligible for 20 hours of free early childhood education (ECE) each week under the New Zealand Government's 20 Hours ECE funding scheme. AKA extends this benefit to include 2-year-olds at most of our kindergartens (note: this does not include KiNZ Centres).