How many daycare and ECE centres are in New Lynn?

There are 14 licensed early childhood services in New Lynn: 13 education & care, 1 kindergarten.

Are kindergartens free in New Lynn?

Free Kindergartens in New Lynn (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 New Lynn?

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).

Daycare & ECE in New Lynn

14 licensed early childhood services across 2 service types in New Lynn, Auckland.

Licensed services

Children enrolled

870

Service types

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 New Lynn, by type

Education & Care — 13

Curious Kids Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · New Lynn · 73 children

Horizons Montessori Preschool

Education & Care · New Lynn · 30 children

Rainbow Cottage Kindergarten

Education & Care · New Lynn · 25 children

Nurturing Hearts Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · New Lynn · 40 children

Confident Learners Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · New Lynn · 45 children

ToTally Kids

Education & Care · New Lynn · 28 children

Arawa St Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · New Lynn · 130 children

BestStart Great North Road

Education & Care · New Lynn · 100 children

Grace Christian Community Preschool

Education & Care · New Lynn · 57 children

Genius Kids Early Childhood Educational Centre

Education & Care · New Lynn · 66 children

Go Bananas Childcare Rata Street

Education & Care · New Lynn · 40 children

BestStart Delta Avenue

Education & Care · New Lynn · 96 children

Blooming Buds Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · New Lynn · 100 children

Kindergarten — 1

New Lynn Kindergarten

Kindergarten · New Lynn · 40 children

Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in New Lynn?: There are 14 licensed early childhood services in New Lynn: 13 education & care, 1 kindergarten.
Are kindergartens free in New Lynn?: Free Kindergartens in New Lynn (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 New Lynn?: 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 · Charities Services · crimestats.co.nz · Page generated 24 May 2026