Daycare & ECE in Birkdale

Services in Birkdale, by type

Education & Care — 7

The Y Early Learning Centre Birkdale

Education & Care · Birkdale

The Y Early Learning Centre Birkdale is an education and care service in Birkdale with a current roll of 22 children. ERO did not assign an overall placement in its June 2023 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across all dimensions: curriculum and learning shows a child-centred approach with room to deepen responsiveness to whānau aspirations; children's wellbeing is supported through settled engagement and meaningful relationships; bicultural practice integrates te reo and tikanga with scope for deepening; and health and safety systems are compliant with previous issues addressed.

Roll 22

Nurserydale Childcare Centre

Education & Care · Birkdale

Nurserydale Childcare Centre is an education and care service in Birkdale with 45 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the curriculum is becoming more intentional and linked to Te Whāriki, with assessment processes developing. Bicultural practice is limited, with small Māori and Pacific representation noted.

Roll 45

Kiddos Childcare Birkdale

Education & Care · Birkdale

Roll 32

Eskdale Treehouse Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Birkdale

Eskdale Treehouse Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Birkdale with a roll of 30. Our analysis of the ERO report from July 2023 found bicultural practice graded as A, with te reo and tikanga embedded naturally and strong representation of Māori culture throughout the centre.

Roll 30

Next Generation

Education & Care · Birkdale

Next Generation is an education and care service in Birkdale with a current roll of 30 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies areas of strength in health and safety compliance, though bicultural practice shows inconsistent implementation of te reo and tikanga across the service.

Roll 30

Newbies Birkdale Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Birkdale

Newbies Birkdale Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Birkdale with 54 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report from September 2023 found the service graded B across children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with positive interactions and inclusive curriculum supporting children's belonging.

Roll 54

B

BestStart Birkdale

Education & Care · Birkdale

BestStart Educare

Roll 100

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Birkdale?

There are 7 licensed early childhood services in Birkdale, Auckland: 7 education & care. Combined enrolment 313 children.

Is there childcare near me in Birkdale?

Yes — Birkdale has 7 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 Birkdale?

BestStart Birkdale is the largest licensed centre in Birkdale with 100 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Birkdale offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 7 centres (0%) in Birkdale 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 Birkdale?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Birkdale?

Only one chain operates in Birkdale: BestStart Educare (1 centre). The other 6 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Birkdale?

Costs in Birkdale 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/birkdale/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Birkdale?

All 7 licensed centres in Birkdale are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Birkdale 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.