Daycare & ECE in Papakura Kelvin

Services in Papakura Kelvin, by type

Education & Care — 2

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Blossoms Educare Papakura

Education & Care · Papakura Kelvin

Blossoms Educare

Blossoms Educare Papakura is an education and care service in Papakura with a current roll of 70. Our analysis of the 2023 ERO report shows B grades in both Health & safety (with previously identified non-compliances now addressed) and Leadership & governance (with leadership providing professional guidance and support).

Roll 70

Kids Count - Kelvin Road

Education & Care · Papakura Kelvin

Kids Count - Kelvin Road is an education and care service in Papakura with a roll of 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service meets legal health and safety requirements, but has areas for development in bicultural practice and leadership structures. The service is establishing new systems for internal evaluation and assessment.

Roll 100

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Papakura Kelvin?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Papakura Kelvin, Auckland: 2 education & care. Combined enrolment 170 children.

Is there childcare near me in Papakura Kelvin?

Yes — Papakura Kelvin 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 Papakura Kelvin?

Kids Count - Kelvin Road is the largest licensed centre in Papakura Kelvin with 100 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Papakura Kelvin offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres (0%) in Papakura Kelvin 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 Kelvin?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Papakura Kelvin?

Only one chain operates in Papakura Kelvin: Blossoms Educare (1 centre). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in Papakura Kelvin?

Costs in Papakura Kelvin 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-kelvin/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Papakura Kelvin?

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