How many daycare and ECE centres are in Hillcrest?

There are 12 licensed early childhood services in Hillcrest: 11 education & care, 1 kindergarten.

Are kindergartens free in Hillcrest?

Free Kindergartens in Hillcrest (and across NZ) participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds, meaning the first 20 hours per week are funded by the government. Optional charges may apply.

What government support is available for childcare in Hillcrest?

NZ families can stack three forms of support: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at participating centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k household income).

Daycare & ECE in Hillcrest

12 licensed early childhood services across 2 service types in Hillcrest, Auckland.

Licensed services

Children enrolled

597

Service types

Region

Auckland

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 Hillcrest, by type

Education & Care — 11

Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare

Education & Care · Hillcrest · 51 children

BestStart Hillcrest

Education & Care · Hillcrest · 40 children

Waikato Montessori Early Education Centre

Education & Care · Hillcrest · 60 children

Riverlea Kindergarten

Education & Care · Hillcrest · 20 children

Hillcrest High School Community Childcare

Education & Care · Hillcrest · 35 children

Rotorua Girls' High School Childcare Centre

Education & Care · Hillcrest · 31 children

Big Hugz Early Learning Centre Limited

Education & Care · Hillcrest · 39 children

Minimee Early Childhood Adventure

Education & Care · Hillcrest · 50 children

Little Discoverers

Education & Care · Hillcrest · 44 children

Neemo Childcare Centre

Education & Care · Hillcrest · 58 children

New Shoots Children's Centre - Hillcrest

Education & Care · Hillcrest · 125 children

Kindergarten — 1

Hillcrest Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Hillcrest · 44 children

Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Hillcrest?: There are 12 licensed early childhood services in Hillcrest: 11 education & care, 1 kindergarten.
Are kindergartens free in Hillcrest?: Free Kindergartens in Hillcrest (and across NZ) participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds, meaning the first 20 hours per week are funded by the government. Optional charges may apply.
What government support is available for childcare in Hillcrest?: NZ families can stack three forms of support: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at participating centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k household income).

Data sources: MOE ECE Directory · Charities Services · crimestats.co.nz · Page generated 24 May 2026