Daycare & ECE in Auckland Central

Services in Auckland Central, by type

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Lollipops Britomart

Education & Care · Auckland Central

Lollipops Educare

Lollipops Britomart is an education and care centre in Auckland Central with a current roll of 60 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (2022) shows the service received B grades across curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance, indicating sound learning experiences, met regulatory standards, and effective self-review processes.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Auckland Central?

There are 1 licensed early childhood services in Auckland Central, Auckland: 1 education & care. Combined enrolment 60 children.

Is there childcare near me in Auckland Central?

Yes — Auckland Central has 1 licensed early childhood service, 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 Central?

Lollipops Britomart is the largest licensed centre in Auckland Central with 60 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Auckland Central offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 1 centres (0%) in Auckland Central 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 Central?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Auckland Central?

Only one chain operates in Auckland Central: Lollipops Educare (1 centre). The other 0 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Auckland Central?

Costs in Auckland Central 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-central/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Auckland Central?

All 1 licensed centres in Auckland Central are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Auckland Central 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.