Daycare & ECE in Bucklands Beach

Services in Bucklands Beach, by type

Kindergarten — 2

A

Bucklands Beach Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Bucklands Beach

Auckland Kindergarten Association

ERO assessed Bucklands Beach Kindergarten as Not well placed in February 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades across all dimensions, including sound curriculum with documented maths and literacy focus, strong children's wellbeing and sense of belonging, collaborative whānau partnerships, recognition of Māori identity and whakapapa, met health and safety requirements, and good leadership with internal evaluation practices.

Roll 40

A

Pigeon Mountain Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Bucklands Beach

Auckland Kindergarten Association

ERO assessed Pigeon Mountain Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found weaknesses in curriculum planning and assessment practices, with Te Whāriki 2017 not embedded, and inconsistent child wellbeing outcomes. Whānau partnership was identified as a relative strength through established daily engagement with parents.

Roll 40

Playcentre — 1

P

Bucklands Beach Ohui-a-rangi Playcentre

Playcentre · Bucklands Beach

Playcentre Aotearoa

Roll 30

Explore Bucklands Beach & Auckland

Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Bucklands Beach?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Bucklands Beach, Auckland: 2 education & care, 2 kindergarten, 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 195 children.

Is there childcare near me in Bucklands Beach?

Yes — Bucklands Beach has 5 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 Bucklands Beach?

Lighthouse Preschool is the largest licensed centre in Bucklands Beach with 55 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Bucklands Beach offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Bucklands Beach 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 Bucklands Beach?

Yes — 2 kindergartens in Bucklands Beach. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Which operator chains have centres in Bucklands Beach?

2 operator chains with centres in Bucklands Beach: Auckland Kindergarten Association (2), Playcentre Aotearoa (1). Plus 2 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Bucklands Beach?

Costs in Bucklands Beach 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/bucklands-beach/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Bucklands Beach?

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