Daycare & ECE in Birkenhead
14 licensed early childhood services across 4 service types in Birkenhead, Auckland.
Licensed services
14
Children enrolled
551
Service types
4
Region
Auckland
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 Birkenhead, by type
Education & Care — 9
Next Generation Infant Care
Education & Care · Birkenhead · 20 children
Childspace Preschool
Education & Care · Birkenhead · 37 children
Mariposa Kids
Education & Care · Birkenhead · 50 children
Lollipops Birkenhead
Education & Care · Birkenhead · 60 children
Birkenhead Point Montessori Pre-school
Education & Care · Birkenhead · 30 children
Next Generation Childcare
Education & Care · Birkenhead · 30 children
Next Generation Birkenhead
Education & Care · Birkenhead · 50 children
Precious Years Learning Centre
Education & Care · Birkenhead · 44 children
KidsCo Early Learning Centre
Education & Care · Birkenhead · 35 children
Kindergarten — 3
Playcentre — 1
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Birkenhead?
- There are 14 licensed early childhood services in Birkenhead: 9 education & care, 3 kindergarten, 1 playcentre.
- Are kindergartens free in Birkenhead?
- Free Kindergartens in Birkenhead (and across NZ) participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds, meaning the first 20 hours per week are funded by the government. Optional charges may apply.
- What government support is available for childcare in Birkenhead?
- NZ families can stack three forms of support: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at participating centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k household income).
Data sources: MOE ECE Directory
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