Daycare & ECE in Ranui
11 licensed early childhood services across 4 service types in Ranui, 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 11 licensed services in Ranui.
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 Ranui, by type
Education & Care — 7
Fetū o le Moana Aoga Amata
ERO did not assign an overall placement in their 2023 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received a B grade for curriculum and learning, where children lead play and learning through mixed-age groupings. Leadership and governance was graded C, with ERO noting that internal evaluation processes are emerging and professional learning is needed to improve teaching.
Akoteu Falemaama Pre-school
Little Loves Early Learning Centre
Little Loves Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Ranui with 47 children on roll. In our analysis of the ERO report, the service received a B grade for children's wellbeing, with a structured environment and play opportunities, and a C grade for curriculum and learning, with emerging Te Whāriki understanding and teachers beginning to explore outcomes but needing deeper knowledge.
Ranui Christian Preschool
Ranui Christian Preschool is an education and care service in Ranui with a current roll of 52 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies bicultural practice as an area for development, particularly in te reo Māori integration. The service meets health and safety standards and has clear leadership and governance structures in place.
Dazzling Stars Early Learning Centre
Young Learners Early Childhood Education Centre
Young Learners Early Childhood Education Centre is an education and care service in Ranui, Auckland, with a current roll of 65 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from August 2023 found Health & Safety graded B, with previous non-compliances now addressed and regulatory standards met. Leadership & Governance was also graded B, with qualified leadership and a reflective, diverse teaching team in place.
The Beehive Early Learning Centre
Kindergarten — 2
Ranui Kindergarten
ERO assessed Ranui Kindergarten as Not well placed in February 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety.
Birdwood Kindergarten
ERO assessed Birdwood Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice (all graded B), with leadership and governance identified as an area requiring further development (graded C).
Home-based — 1
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Ranui?
- There are 11 licensed early childhood services in Ranui, Auckland: 7 education & care, 2 kindergarten, 1 playcentre, 1 home-based. Combined enrolment 508 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Ranui?
- Yes — Ranui has 11 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 Ranui?
- KiwiEd is the largest licensed centre in Ranui with 80 children enrolled (home-based). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Ranui offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 11 centres (0%) in Ranui 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 Ranui?
- Yes — 2 kindergartens in Ranui. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Is home-based childcare available in Ranui?
- 1 licensed home-based ECE service operates in Ranui. Home-based care typically suits families wanting small mixed-age groups in a domestic setting. Networks include PORSE, Nurtured at Home, and others — see the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in Ranui?
- 2 operator chains with centres in Ranui: Auckland Kindergarten Association (2), Playcentre Aotearoa (1). Plus 8 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Ranui?
- Costs in Ranui 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/ranui/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Ranui?
- All 11 licensed centres in Ranui are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Ranui 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.
- How much is childcare per hour NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Ranui.
- How much does a child cost per week in NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Ranui.
- How much does Winz pay for childcare subsidy?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Ranui.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Ranui.
- How much does it cost to care for a child per week?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Ranui.
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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
Last build refresh: . See full methodology + data sources pages for licences, refresh cadences, and known gaps.