Daycare & ECE in Kingsway
5 licensed early childhood services across 2 service types in Kingsway, 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 5 licensed services in Kingsway.
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 Kingsway, by type
Education & Care — 4
Kindercare Learning Centres - Silverdale
ERO assessed this Kindercare Learning Centres service as Not well placed in November 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and whānau partnership. The service implements Te Whāriki with observation-based planning, children show confidence and independence, and whānau communication occurs through multiple channels.
Fantails Childcare - Silverdale
Busy Bees Silverdale Central
Busy Bees Silverdale Central is an education and care service in Kingsway, Auckland, with a current roll of 150 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from June 2021 found the service graded B in bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. Te Whāriki is implemented, regulatory health and safety standards are met, and self-review processes support ongoing quality improvement.
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Schools in Kingsway
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Kingsway?
- There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Kingsway, Auckland: 4 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 485 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Kingsway?
- Yes — Kingsway has 5 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 Kingsway?
- Busy Bees Silverdale Central is the largest licensed centre in Kingsway with 150 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Kingsway offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 5 centres (0%) in Kingsway 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 Kingsway?
- Yes — 1 kindergarten in Kingsway. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Which operator chains have centres in Kingsway?
- 3 operator chains with centres in Kingsway: Busy Bees (1), Kindercare Learning Centres (1), Kaitiaki Kindergartens (1). Plus 2 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Kingsway?
- Costs in Kingsway 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/kingsway/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Kingsway?
- All 5 licensed centres in Kingsway are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Kingsway 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 are Kingsway school fees?
- Annual amount in advance x1 payment (due date 1st February) – $2,236.00. Quarterly amount in advance x4 payments (1st or 20th of Jan, Apr, Jul and Oct) – $559.00. Monthly x12 payments (1st or 20th of each month) – $186.34.
- How much do daycares cost in NZ?
- Typical Weekly Childcare Costs in New Zealand (Before Subsidies)
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kingsway.
- How much does home based childcare cost NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kingsway.
- Is KingsWay a private school?
- KingsWay School is not a private school.
- What is the most expensive private school in NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kingsway.
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.