Daycare & ECE in Takanini
12 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Takanini, 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 12 licensed services in Takanini.
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 Takanini, by type
Education & Care — 10
BestStart Manuroa Road 1
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound performance across most dimensions (all graded B), including curriculum planning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership. The service had areas requiring development, particularly consistency across its buildings.
BestStart Tironui Road
ERO assessed BestStart Tironui Road as Not well placed in September 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all five dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance.
Amber Early Learning Centre
ERO assessed Amber Early Learning Centre as Not well placed in October 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in whānau partnership and bicultural practice (both grade B), but found concerns in curriculum alignment with Te Whāriki and child-led learning (grade C), and significant issues with leadership stability and internal evaluation processes (grade D).
Learning Adventures Takanini
ERO assessed Learning Adventures Takanini as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified areas for development, including curriculum and teaching practices (grade C), whānau partnership (grade C), and leadership and governance (grade C). Strengths noted were children's wellbeing and social relationships (grade B) and bicultural curriculum integration (grade B).
Blossoms Educare Takanini
An education and care service in Takanini with a current roll of 150. Our analysis of the 2023 ERO report identifies B grades across curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with areas noted for strengthening in curriculum delivery and ongoing monitoring in health and safety.
Childz Choice Preschool
BestStart Kauri Flats
BestStart Waiata Shores
Go Bananas Childcare Takanini
Go Bananas Childcare Takanini is an education and care service in Takanini, Auckland, caring for around 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from January 2023 graded bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance each at B level. The service acknowledges Māori place and provides bicultural learning opportunities, meets health and safety regulatory standards, and has a clear governance structure with qualified leadership and support systems.
Candy Cuddles Early Childhood Centre
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Takanini?
- There are 12 licensed early childhood services in Takanini, Auckland: 10 education & care, 1 te kōhanga reo, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 985 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Takanini?
- Yes — Takanini has 12 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 Takanini?
- Blossoms Educare Takanini is the largest licensed centre in Takanini with 150 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Takanini offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 12 centres (0%) in Takanini 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 Takanini?
- Yes — 1 kindergarten in Takanini. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in Takanini?
- Yes — 1 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Takanini. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in Takanini?
- 5 operator chains with centres in Takanini: BestStart Educare (4), Go Bananas Childcare (1), Blossoms Educare (1), Learning Adventures (1), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1). Plus 4 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Takanini?
- Costs in Takanini 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/takanini/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Takanini?
- All 12 licensed centres in Takanini are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Takanini 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 Takanini.
- 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 Takanini.
- How much does Winz pay for childcare subsidy?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Takanini.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Takanini.
- 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 Takanini.
Understanding NZ ECE — topic guides
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.