Daycare & ECE in Devonport
8 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Devonport, 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 8 licensed services in Devonport.
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 Devonport, by type
Education & Care — 5
Naval ECE - Tamariki House
Belmont Montessori Preschool
Devonport Community Creche
Devonport Community Creche was reviewed by ERO in September 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the service received B grades across curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service has an inclusive, responsive curriculum, acknowledged Te Tiriti partnership, addressed health and safety matters, and maintains 100% qualified teaching staff.
Naval Community Daycare - Calliope House
Devonport Methodist Childcare Centre
The centre provides education and care for 60 children. Our analysis of the ERO report shows bicultural practice is developing well, with acknowledgement of mana whenua status and Te Tiriti-consistent cultural learning. Leadership and governance systems require further development to meet standards.
Playcentre — 2
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Devonport?
- There are 8 licensed early childhood services in Devonport, Auckland: 5 education & care, 2 playcentre, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 294 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Devonport?
- Yes — Devonport has 8 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 Devonport?
- Devonport Methodist Childcare Centre is the largest licensed centre in Devonport with 60 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Devonport offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 8 centres (0%) in Devonport 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 Devonport?
- Yes — 1 kindergarten in Devonport. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Which operator chains have centres in Devonport?
- 2 operator chains with centres in Devonport: Playcentre Aotearoa (2), Auckland Kindergarten Association (1). Plus 5 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Devonport?
- Costs in Devonport 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/devonport/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Devonport?
- All 8 licensed centres in Devonport are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Devonport 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 do daycares cost in NZ?
- Typical Weekly Childcare Costs in New Zealand (Before Subsidies)
- Who is eligible for 20 hours free childcare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Devonport.
- Can I send my 2.5 year old to daycare?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Devonport.
- Who is eligible for childcare subsidy NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Devonport.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Devonport.
- How much does Winz pay for childcare subsidy?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Devonport.
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.