Daycare & ECE in Ponsonby

Services in Ponsonby, by type

Education & Care — 6

Tole Park Community Preschool

Education & Care · Ponsonby

Tole Park Community Preschool is an education and care service located in Ponsonby with 30 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identified consistent te reo and tikanga integration supporting tamariki Māori success, and experienced leadership with robust systems and effective governance structures.

Roll 30

B

BestStart Ponsonby

Education & Care · Ponsonby

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Ponsonby as Not well placed in May 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership, with effective teaching in curriculum and learning. Bicultural practice was identified as an area requiring further development, with te reo and tikanga use noted as inconsistent.

Roll 53

P

Te Puna Reo o Ritimana

Education & Care · Ponsonby

Te Puna Reo

Te Puna Reo o Ritimana is an education and care service in Ponsonby with 30 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strong performance in curriculum and learning (A grade) with well-designed curriculum aligned to Te Whāriki and mātauranga Māori, and in children's wellbeing (A grade) with positive peer relationships and emotional safety. Health and safety systems are in place with ratios better than minimum requirements (B grade), though leadership and governance requires development in strategic planning and delegation (C grade).

Roll 30

A'oga Fa'a Samoa Incorporated

Education & Care · Ponsonby

Roll 50

All Saints Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Ponsonby

All Saints Early Learning Centre received an Akarangi review from the Education Review Office in October 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report found the centre performed well across curriculum, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership, with B grades in each area. However, the report identified a D grade for health and safety due to non-compliance with fire evacuation requirements.

Roll 23

The Learning Centre Ltd

Education & Care · Ponsonby

Roll 50

Kindergarten — 1

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Ponsonby Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Ponsonby

Auckland Kindergarten Association

ERO assessed Ponsonby Kindergarten as not well placed in March 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning (A grade), children's wellbeing (A grade), and leadership and governance (A grade), with bicultural practice assessed as B grade.

Roll 40

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Ponsonby?

There are 7 licensed early childhood services in Ponsonby, Auckland: 6 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 276 children.

Is there childcare near me in Ponsonby?

Yes — Ponsonby has 7 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 Ponsonby?

BestStart Ponsonby is the largest licensed centre in Ponsonby with 53 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Ponsonby offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 7 centres (0%) in Ponsonby 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 Ponsonby?

Yes — 1 kindergarten in Ponsonby. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Which operator chains have centres in Ponsonby?

3 operator chains with centres in Ponsonby: BestStart Educare (1), Te Puna Reo (1), Auckland Kindergarten Association (1). Plus 4 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Ponsonby?

Costs in Ponsonby 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/ponsonby/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Ponsonby?

All 7 licensed centres in Ponsonby are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Ponsonby 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.

Who is eligible for 20 hours free childcare NZ?

20 Hours Free ECE All children aged 3 to 5 years are eligible for 20 hours of free early childhood education (ECE) each week under the New Zealand Government's 20 Hours ECE funding scheme. AKA extends this benefit to include 2-year-olds at most of our kindergartens (note: this does not include KiNZ Centres).

How much do daycares cost in NZ?

Typical Weekly Childcare Costs in New Zealand (Before Subsidies)

How many days should a 2 year old go to daycare?

Two days of childcare is where most families start. It feels like the right balance – some social time, some time at home, and a gentle introduction to early learning. For many children, two days is a perfectly happy place to begin.

What is the minimum qualification to work in childcare?

The minimum qualification to become a Childcare Worker is a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121). A Working with Children Check is also required. First Aid training is recommended.

How much does Winz pay per child?

Childcare Subsidy

How much is childcare per hour NZ?

See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Ponsonby.