Daycare & ECE in Avondale
17 licensed early childhood services across 2 service types in Avondale, Auckland.
Composite = our 0–100 ECE quality score (weighted average of six ERO dimensions, normalised within Equity Index band). 20 Hours ECE & ERO coverage are counts of the 17 licensed services in Avondale.
Estimate your costs: our FamilyBoost + Childcare Subsidy calculator stacks 20 Hours ECE, the means-tested Childcare Subsidy, and the IRD FamilyBoost rebate to show net weekly cost.
Services in Avondale, by type
Education & Care — 16
All about children - Avondale
Our analysis of the ERO report shows the centre achieved B grades across all four dimensions: curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The curriculum meets Te Whāriki requirements with consistent implementation and diverse learning experiences, while cultural respect is embedded throughout. Health and safety standards are met, with a noted fire evacuation scheme non-compliance addressed since the visit.
Avondale Christian Kindergarten
Rocket Kids Early Learning Centre
Rocket Kids Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Avondale with a roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from August 2022 found the service graded B across all four dimensions: whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service has addressed previously identified health and safety non-compliances and maintains regular communication with families about child learning.
BestStart Avondale
ERO assessed BestStart Avondale as Not well placed in 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and health and safety, with several areas identified for further development.
Learning Stars Preschool
Avondale College Early Childhood Centre
Our analysis of the ERO report found the centre graded as B across bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service acknowledges Māori as tangata whenua and has addressed non-compliances to meet regulatory standards. Leadership has qualified teacher management with systems in place to meet governance requirements.
Rosebank Early Childhood Centre - Aoga Amata
This service in Avondale provides education and care for up to 38 children. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrates a bicultural approach that promotes Te Tiriti understanding and cultural respect, and has addressed health and safety matters to meet regulatory standards.
BestStart Wolverton Street
ERO assessed BestStart Wolverton Street as Not well placed. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound Te Whāriki implementation with responsive teaching in curriculum and learning, and ratios exceeding minimums with confirmed compliance systems in health and safety.
Active Explorers Blockhouse Bay
Active Explorers Blockhouse Bay is an education and care service in Avondale with a current roll of 60 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from May 2020 found the service graded B across all four dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and health and safety. The review noted positive teaching interactions and strong relational practice supporting children's social and emotional development.
Aoga Amata (AAPICA) Centre Avondale
Aoga Amata (AAPICA) Centre Avondale is an education and care service in Avondale. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service graded B across all assessed dimensions: curriculum and learning aligns with Te Whāriki in a language-rich environment; children's wellbeing is supported through positive adult-child interactions; health and safety standards are being met; and there is clear leadership with qualified teaching staff.
Nurture Early Learning Centre
Early Explorers Childcare Centre
Casa Montessori Preschool
Casa Montessori Preschool is an education and care service in Avondale with 36 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report found leadership and governance practices at grade B, with leaders prioritising wellbeing and professional development. Bicultural practice was graded C, with te reo and tikanga being built into practice, though leaders identified a need for deeper bicultural understanding.
Chrysalis Early Learning Centre
Junior Junction (St Jude)
Junior Junction (St Jude) is an education and care service in Avondale with a current roll of 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (July 2023) found B grades across curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and health and safety, with previously non-compliant health and safety areas now addressed.
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Avondale?
- There are 17 licensed early childhood services in Avondale, Auckland: 16 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 1,145 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Avondale?
- Yes — Avondale has 17 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 Avondale?
- BestStart Wolverton Street is the largest licensed centre in Avondale with 150 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Avondale offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 17 centres (0%) in Avondale 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 Avondale?
- Yes — 1 kindergarten in Avondale. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Which operator chains have centres in Avondale?
- 4 operator chains with centres in Avondale: BestStart Educare (2), Active Explorers (1), All About Children (1), Auckland Kindergarten Association (1). Plus 12 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Avondale?
- Costs in Avondale 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/avondale/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Avondale?
- All 17 licensed centres in Avondale are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Avondale 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
- How much does a child cost per week in NZ?
- A baby typically costs Kiwi parents between NZ$8,000 and NZ$16,000 a year. This comes out to between NZ$153 per week on a medium budget, or NZ$307 a week on a high-spend budget. Parents spend an average of NZ$391 per week on children between the ages of 1 and 3, as the cost of all categories increases.
Understanding NZ ECE — topic guides
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
Last build refresh: . See full methodology + data sources pages for licences, refresh cadences, and known gaps.