Daycare & ECE in Manukau
9 licensed early childhood services across 2 service types in Manukau, Auckland.
Licensed services
9
Children enrolled
627
Service types
2
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 Manukau, by type
Education & Care — 6
Cuddly Kiwis Childcare Everglade
Education & Care · Manukau · 37 children
BestStart Manukau 1
Education & Care · Manukau · 100 children
Papatoetoe Footsteps Community Preschool
Education & Care · Manukau · 50 children
Bambinos Manukau Early Childhood Centre
Education & Care · Manukau · 120 children
Equippers Kids Early Learning Centre
Education & Care · Manukau · 130 children
Mar Addai Catholic Preschool
Education & Care · Manukau · 50 children
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Manukau?
- There are 9 licensed early childhood services in Manukau: 6 education & care, 3 home-based.
- Are kindergartens free in Manukau?
- Free Kindergartens in Manukau (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 Manukau?
- 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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