Daycare & ECE in Papakura North

Services in Papakura North, by type

Te Kōhanga Reo — 2

K

Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Puāwai o Wikitoria

Te Kōhanga Reo · Papakura North

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Puāwai o Wikitoria is a kōhanga reo in Papakura North with a current roll of 35 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (February 2023) found the service demonstrated strengths in curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service was identified as needing to formalise and document whānau communication and reporting practices.

Roll 35

K

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Rāhuitanga

Te Kōhanga Reo · Papakura North

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Rāhuitanga is a kōhanga reo in Papakura North serving 25 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from April 2024 found the service grades B across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance. The service demonstrates strong play-based learning and positive relationships, with regular communication and engagement with whānau in governance.

Roll 25

Education & Care — 1

B

BestStart Papakura

Education & Care · Papakura North

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Papakura as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety, but received a C grade in leadership and governance, where strategic planning was identified as needing clearer goals, action plans, and progress monitoring systems.

Roll 80

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Papakura North?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Papakura North, Auckland: 2 te kōhanga reo, 2 kindergarten, 1 education & care. Combined enrolment 220 children.

Is there childcare near me in Papakura North?

Yes — Papakura North has 5 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 North?

BestStart Papakura is the largest licensed centre in Papakura North with 80 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Papakura North offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Papakura North 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 North?

Yes — 2 kindergartens in Papakura North. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Is there a kōhanga reo in Papakura North?

Yes — 2 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Papakura North. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Papakura North?

2 operator chains with centres in Papakura North: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (2), BestStart Educare (1). Plus 2 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Papakura North?

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

What government support is available for childcare in Papakura North?

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