Daycare & ECE in Ruakākā

Services in Ruakākā, by type

Education & Care — 3

Educare Bream Bay

Education & Care · Ruakākā

ERO assessed Educare Bream Bay as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning (A grade) and bicultural practice (A grade), with strong intentional teaching, Te Whāriki implementation, and commitment to tikanga Māori.

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Busy Bees Ruakaka

Education & Care · Ruakākā

Busy Bees

Our analysis of the ERO report from September 2019 identifies bicultural practice as an area for ongoing development at this service. The centre has not yet embedded bicultural practices into its operations.

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Marsden Childcare Centre

Education & Care · Ruakākā

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Playcentre — 1

P

Marsden Playcentre

Playcentre · Ruakaka

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Kindergarten — 1

N

Bream Bay Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Ruakākā

Northland Kindergarten Association

ERO assessed Bream Bay Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strength in curriculum and learning, with intentional planning responsive to children's interests and learning dispositions demonstrated consistently.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Ruakākā?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Ruakākā, Northland: 3 education & care, 1 playcentre, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 291 children.

Is there childcare near me in Ruakākā?

Yes — Ruakākā 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 Ruakākā?

Educare Bream Bay is the largest licensed centre in Ruakākā with 83 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Ruakākā offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Ruakākā 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 Ruakākā?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Ruakākā?

3 operator chains with centres in Ruakākā: Busy Bees (1), Playcentre Aotearoa (1), Northland Kindergarten Association (1). Plus 2 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Ruakākā?

Costs in Ruakākā 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/ruakaka/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Ruakākā?

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