Daycare & ECE in Milford
6 licensed early childhood services across 2 service types in Milford, 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 6 licensed services in Milford.
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 Milford, by type
Education & Care — 4
Kindercare Learning Centres (Milford)
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths across all dimensions: the curriculum was responsive to children's interests, children's wellbeing was well supported, whānau partnership was strong, and leadership was collaborative and effective.
Kindercare Learning Centres Milford P
ERO assessed Kindercare Learning Centres Milford P as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance.
Milford Baptist Kindergarten
Takapuna Learning Space
Kindergarten — 2
Milford Kindergarten
ERO assessed Milford Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B for bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The ERO report noted bicultural commitment is evident with opportunity to deepen te reo Māori use, compliance with legal health and safety requirements is confirmed, and leadership demonstrates a strong culture of improvement with scope to strengthen evaluation practices.
Westlake Forrest Hill Kindergarten
ERO assessed this kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found Sound grades (B) across curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with notes on intentional pedagogy, professional learning in te reo and tikanga, compliance with safety requirements, and collaborative leadership.
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Schools in Milford
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Milford?
- There are 6 licensed early childhood services in Milford, Auckland: 4 education & care, 2 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 298 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Milford?
- Yes — Milford has 6 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 Milford?
- Takapuna Learning Space is the largest licensed centre in Milford with 60 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Milford offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 6 centres (0%) in Milford 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 Milford?
- Yes — 2 kindergartens in Milford. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Which operator chains have centres in Milford?
- 2 operator chains with centres in Milford: Kindercare Learning Centres (2), Auckland Kindergarten Association (2). Plus 2 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Milford?
- Costs in Milford 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/milford/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Milford?
- All 6 licensed centres in Milford are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Milford 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 Milford.
- Who is eligible for 20 hours free childcare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Milford.
- Can I send my 2.5 year old to daycare?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Milford.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Milford.
- What is the average salary for a nanny in New Zealand?
- Nanny Pay Rates in New Zealand While this is a modest rise, nanny pay rates have shown a more significant overall increase. The average hourly rate for nannies in New Zealand is now $31.83, up from $30.53 in 2025, an increase of 4.26%.
- How much do daycares cost in NZ?
- Typical Weekly Childcare Costs in New Zealand (Before Subsidies)
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.