Daycare & ECE in North Shore

Services in North Shore, by type

Education & Care — 2

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Kindercare Learning Centre - Albany

Education & Care · North Shore

Kindercare Learning Centres

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in November 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound practice in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all grade B), with developing bicultural practice (grade C). Leadership and governance systems were effective, though strategic planning improvements were recommended.

Roll 50

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Go Bananas Childcare Target Rd

Education & Care · North Shore

Go Bananas Childcare

Go Bananas Childcare Target Rd is an education and care service on the North Shore with a roll of 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (January 2023) shows the service was graded B across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.

Roll 100

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in North Shore?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in North Shore, Auckland: 2 education & care. Combined enrolment 150 children.

Is there childcare near me in North Shore?

Yes — North Shore has 2 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 North Shore?

Go Bananas Childcare Target Rd is the largest licensed centre in North Shore with 100 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in North Shore offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres (0%) in North Shore 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 North Shore?

No kindergartens listed in North Shore specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.

Which operator chains have centres in North Shore?

2 operator chains with centres in North Shore: Kindercare Learning Centres (1), Go Bananas Childcare (1). Plus 0 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in North Shore?

Costs in North Shore 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/north-shore/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in North Shore?

All 2 licensed centres in North Shore are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating North Shore 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.