Daycare & ECE in Grey Lynn
10 licensed early childhood services across 2 service types in Grey Lynn, 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 10 licensed services in Grey Lynn.
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 Grey Lynn, by type
Education & Care — 9
Mata'aga A'oga Amata
Mata'aga A'oga Amata is an education and care service in Grey Lynn with 22 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report from September 2024 found the service demonstrates bicultural practice with Te Tiriti principles embedded in the curriculum. However, significant concerns were identified in health and safety (including critical non-compliances in emergency planning, excursions, medication records, and police vetting) and leadership and governance (with systemic failures noted across three consecutive reviews).
BestStart Grey Lynn
ERO assessed BestStart Grey Lynn as Not well placed in April 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum alignment, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership (all grade B), with bicultural practice identified as a developing area (grade C).
Christopher Robin Childcare
Christopher Robin Childcare is an education and care service in Grey Lynn with 26 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning (B grade) and whānau partnership (B grade), with Te Whāriki visible in practice. Leadership and governance (C grade) is an area requiring further development, particularly in internal evaluation and monitoring of impact.
Kindercare Learning Centres - Grey Lynn
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the curriculum and learning dimension graded B, with developing Te Whāriki implementation identified as a next step, and leadership and governance also graded B with internal evaluation occurring and effective organisational support systems noted.
Lollipops Grey Lynn
ERO assessed Lollipops Grey Lynn as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all grade B), but identified areas requiring development in curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance (all grade C).
Ponsonby Montessori Kindergarten
Our analysis of the ERO report from September 2023 found the service achieved grade B across all six dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service demonstrates strong emotional support for children, good family collaboration, and integrated te reo and tikanga, though the report notes assessment practices could benefit from deeper cultural reflection.
Grey Lynn Montessori by Busy Bees
ERO assessed Grey Lynn Montessori by Busy Bees as Not well placed in its 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance. Bicultural practice was graded as good with scope for deeper integration.
The Toy Maker's Cottage Preschool
The Toy Maker's Cottage Preschool is an education and care service in Grey Lynn for 35 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identified non-compliances in health and safety that have been addressed, though ongoing monitoring of regulatory standards is needed.
Ponsonby Montessori Kindergarten II
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Grey Lynn?
- There are 10 licensed early childhood services in Grey Lynn, Auckland: 9 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 393 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Grey Lynn?
- Yes — Grey Lynn has 10 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 Grey Lynn?
- Lollipops Grey Lynn is the largest licensed centre in Grey Lynn with 68 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Grey Lynn offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 10 centres (0%) in Grey Lynn 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 Grey Lynn?
- Yes — 1 kindergarten in Grey Lynn. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Which operator chains have centres in Grey Lynn?
- 4 operator chains with centres in Grey Lynn: BestStart Educare (1), Kindercare Learning Centres (1), Lollipops Educare (1), Auckland Kindergarten Association (1). Plus 6 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Grey Lynn?
- Costs in Grey Lynn 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/grey-lynn/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Grey Lynn?
- All 10 licensed centres in Grey Lynn are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Grey Lynn 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 does Kindy cost in NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Grey Lynn.
- Can kids go to daycare if they threw up?
- In general, you should keep your child home from school or daycare when they have any of the following symptoms or illnesses: Fever. Diarrhea. Vomiting.
- What age can babies go to daycare in NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Grey Lynn.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Grey Lynn.
- 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 Grey Lynn.
- How much is childcare per hour NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Grey Lynn.
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.