Daycare & ECE in Freemans Bay

Services in Freemans Bay, by type

Playcentre — 1

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Freemans Bay Playcentre

Playcentre · Freemans Bay

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Kindergarten — 1

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Freemans Bay Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Freemans Bay

Auckland Kindergarten Association

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound curriculum implementation with literacy, maths and science integration (grade B), active whānau partnership with family aspirations informing planning (grade B), and adequate health and safety systems (grade B), though some development was noted in documenting learning outcomes.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Freemans Bay?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Freemans Bay, Auckland: 1 education & care, 1 playcentre, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 118 children.

Is there childcare near me in Freemans Bay?

Yes — Freemans Bay has 3 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 Freemans Bay?

Oma Rāpeti Early Learning Centre is the largest licensed centre in Freemans Bay with 50 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Freemans Bay offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Freemans Bay 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 Freemans Bay?

Yes — 1 kindergarten in Freemans Bay. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Which operator chains have centres in Freemans Bay?

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

How much does daycare cost in Freemans Bay?

Costs in Freemans Bay 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/freemans-bay/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Freemans Bay?

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