Daycare & ECE in Karaka
8 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Karaka, Auckland.
Licensed services
8
Children enrolled
720
Service types
3
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 Karaka, by type
Education & Care — 6
ACG Strathallan Preschool Centre
Education & Care · Karaka · 115 children
Karaka Learning Centre License 2
Education & Care · Karaka · 150 children
Farmhouse Preschool Karaka
Education & Care · Karaka · 30 children
BestStart Karaka
Education & Care · Karaka · 110 children
Little Guys Early Learning Centre
Education & Care · Karaka · 98 children
BestStart Bremner Road
Education & Care · Karaka · 124 children
Kindergarten — 1
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Karaka?
- There are 8 licensed early childhood services in Karaka: 6 education & care, 1 home-based, 1 kindergarten.
- Are kindergartens free in Karaka?
- Free Kindergartens in Karaka (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 Karaka?
- 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
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