Daycare & ECE in Papakura
16 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Papakura, Auckland.
Licensed services
16
Children enrolled
1023
Service types
3
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 Papakura, by type
Education & Care — 10
All About Children - Reggio
Education & Care · Papakura · 60 children
All About Children - Opaheke
Education & Care · Papakura · 85 children
Inspire Early Learning Centre
Education & Care · Papakura · 70 children
Active Explorers Papakura
Education & Care · Papakura · 85 children
Creative Garden Early Learning Centre - Papakura
Education & Care · Papakura · 60 children
Papakura Childcare
Education & Care · Papakura · 64 children
Nature's Point Childcare
Education & Care · Papakura · 65 children
Happy Turtle Childcare
Education & Care · Papakura · 64 children
Cuddly Bear Childcare
Education & Care · Papakura · 50 children
Adventureland ELC - Opaheke
Education & Care · Papakura · 50 children
Home-based — 4
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Papakura?
- There are 16 licensed early childhood services in Papakura: 10 education & care, 4 home-based, 2 kindergarten.
- Are kindergartens free in Papakura?
- Free Kindergartens in Papakura (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 Papakura?
- 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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