Daycare & ECE in Papakura Eastburn
4 licensed early childhood services across 2 service types in Papakura Eastburn, 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 4 licensed services in Papakura Eastburn.
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 Eastburn, by type
Education & Care — 3
BestStart Papakura East Kindy
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their October 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, indicating solid performance in these areas despite the overall placement.
Tu Manu Ae Le Tu Logologo Aoga Amata
Great Potentials Papakura Early Learning Centre
Great Potentials Papakura Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Papakura, Auckland, with a current roll of 35 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (August 2022) found the service graded B across all dimensions: curriculum and learning features inclusive, responsive experiences both indoors and outdoors; whānau partnership includes written information on parent involvement and fees; health and safety standards are being met with non-compliances addressed; and leadership has a qualified team leader with appropriate support.
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Papakura Eastburn?
- There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Papakura Eastburn, Auckland: 3 education & care, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 137 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Papakura Eastburn?
- Yes — Papakura Eastburn has 4 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 Papakura Eastburn?
- Tu Manu Ae Le Tu Logologo Aoga Amata is the largest licensed centre in Papakura Eastburn with 40 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Papakura Eastburn offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 4 centres (0%) in Papakura Eastburn 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 Papakura Eastburn?
- No kindergartens listed in Papakura Eastburn specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in Papakura Eastburn?
- Yes — 1 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Papakura Eastburn. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in Papakura Eastburn?
- 2 operator chains with centres in Papakura Eastburn: BestStart Educare (1), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1). Plus 2 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Papakura Eastburn?
- Costs in Papakura Eastburn 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/papakura-eastburn/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Papakura Eastburn?
- All 4 licensed centres in Papakura Eastburn are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Papakura Eastburn 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.
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
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