Daycare & ECE in Mairangi Bay
13 licensed early childhood services across 4 service types in Mairangi Bay, 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 13 licensed services in Mairangi Bay.
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 Mairangi Bay, by type
Education & Care — 10
Kindy Cottage Childcare
Kindy Cottage Childcare is an education and care service in Mairangi Bay with 38 children on roll. Our analysis of the July 2024 ERO report shows strengths in children's wellbeing and health & safety (both grade B), with emerging areas in whānau partnership and leadership & governance (both grade C).
Wonder Bees Early Learning Centre
Folkestone Street Infant & Childcare
Reach for the Stars Early Learning Centre
Bear Park Childcare Mairangi Bay
Bear Park Childcare Mairangi Bay operates with a current roll of 83 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies exemplary performance in curriculum and learning, with intentional teaching and strong assessment of learner interests. Whānau partnership and health and safety practices are both assessed as effective, with sound policies and procedures in place.
Kindercare Learning Centres (10 B, T & P) Constellation
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong leadership and governance, with clear vision, professional development, and a culture of inquiry and reflection.
Kindercare Learning Centres (10 P) Constellation
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their May 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance, while health and safety management met legal requirements.
Busy Minds Early Learning Centre
Small Fries Christian Childcare Centre
Small Fries Christian Childcare Centre is an education and care service in Mairangi Bay with a roll of 90 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across all four dimensions: the centre has an inclusive curriculum with child voice, maintains a positive learning environment, has remedied health and safety non-compliances, and has qualified leadership in place. Areas for development include strengthening assessment practices and ensuring consistent monitoring of governance systems.
Kakapo Creek Children's Garden
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Schools in Mairangi Bay
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Mairangi Bay?
- There are 13 licensed early childhood services in Mairangi Bay, Auckland: 10 education & care, 1 playcentre, 1 te kōhanga reo, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 794 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Mairangi Bay?
- Yes — Mairangi Bay has 13 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 Mairangi Bay?
- Kindercare Learning Centres (10 B, T & P) Constellation is the largest licensed centre in Mairangi Bay with 147 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Mairangi Bay offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 13 centres (0%) in Mairangi Bay 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 Mairangi Bay?
- Yes — 1 kindergarten in Mairangi Bay. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in Mairangi Bay?
- Yes — 1 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Mairangi Bay. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in Mairangi Bay?
- 5 operator chains with centres in Mairangi Bay: Kindercare Learning Centres (2), Bear Park (1), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1), Playcentre Aotearoa (1), Kaitiaki Kindergartens (1). Plus 7 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Mairangi Bay?
- Costs in Mairangi Bay 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/mairangi-bay/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Mairangi Bay?
- All 13 licensed centres in Mairangi Bay are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Mairangi Bay 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 is childcare per hour NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Mairangi Bay.
- 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 Mairangi Bay.
- How much does a child cost per week in NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Mairangi Bay.
- How much does Winz pay for childcare subsidy?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Mairangi Bay.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Mairangi Bay.
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.