Daycare & ECE in Glendowie
6 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Glendowie, 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 6 licensed services in Glendowie.
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 Glendowie, by type
Education & Care — 4
Japanese Kindergarten
Glendowie Christian Kindergarten
Glendowie Christian Kindergarten received an Akarangi review in June 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service strong in curriculum and learning (B grade), with a well-designed environment and intentional activities, though assessment documentation could be strengthened. Health and safety practices meet legal requirements (B grade). Leadership and governance is developing (C grade), with emerging internal evaluation processes and shared understanding of impact still in progress.
Marshwood Montessori Preschool
Glendowie Montessori Preschool
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Glendowie?
- There are 6 licensed early childhood services in Glendowie, Auckland: 4 education & care, 1 kindergarten, 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 190 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Glendowie?
- Yes — Glendowie has 6 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 Glendowie?
- Marshwood Montessori Preschool is the largest licensed centre in Glendowie with 45 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Glendowie offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 6 centres (0%) in Glendowie 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 Glendowie?
- Yes — 1 kindergarten in Glendowie. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Which operator chains have centres in Glendowie?
- 2 operator chains with centres in Glendowie: Playcentre Aotearoa (1), Auckland Kindergarten Association (1). Plus 4 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Glendowie?
- Costs in Glendowie 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/glendowie/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Glendowie?
- All 6 licensed centres in Glendowie are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Glendowie 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)
- How much does it cost to care for a child per week?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Glendowie.
- How much does a baby cost per week in NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Glendowie.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Glendowie.
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.