Daycare & ECE in Takapuna
11 licensed early childhood services across 4 service types in Takapuna, 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 Takapuna.
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 Takapuna, by type
Education & Care — 8
Kiddos Childcare Takapuna
Takapuna Kids Early Childhood Centre
Takapuna Kids Early Childhood Centre is an education and care service in Takapuna with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and health and safety. The centre provides inclusive curriculum with effective wellbeing support, fosters a strong sense of belonging, and maintains documented health and safety compliance.
PeekabooTakapuna Limited
Peekaboo Takapuna Limited is an education and care service in Takapuna with a current roll of 45 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (reviewed November 2023) found that Children's wellbeing was graded B, with strong relationships, belonging, and child agency evident across the service.
Kindercare Learning Centres - Takapuna
Kindercare Learning Centres - Takapuna is an education and care service in Takapuna with a roll of 70 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates that whānau partnerships are developing but not yet fully learning-focused, health and safety systems are adequate, and leadership is relational and supportive although strategic planning lacks clear alignment to impact.
Kiwi Kids Early Learning Centre
Kiwi Kids Early Learning Centre in Takapuna is an education and care service reviewed by ERO in October 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service performing at B level in whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with C-level bicultural practice including emerging te reo Māori integration and identified opportunities for expansion.
The No 1 Kindy Limited
The No 1 Kindy Limited is an education and care service in Takapuna with 34 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report from July 2023 shows the service graded B across bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service acknowledges Māori as tangata whenua and Te Tiriti principles in its curriculum, has addressed previous health and safety concerns, and is led by qualified staff with strong team composition.
Child Pre-School Education Ltd
Child Pre-School Education Ltd is an education and care service in Takapuna with 128 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies opportunity to strengthen bicultural practice. Health and safety regulatory standards are met, and leadership has a clear philosophy guiding operations.
Killarney Kids Preschool
Home-based — 1
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Takapuna?
- There are 11 licensed early childhood services in Takapuna, Auckland: 8 education & care, 1 playcentre, 1 home-based, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 627 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Takapuna?
- Yes — Takapuna 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 Takapuna?
- Child Pre-School Education Ltd is the largest licensed centre in Takapuna with 128 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Takapuna offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 11 centres (0%) in Takapuna 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 Takapuna?
- Yes — 1 kindergarten in Takapuna. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Is home-based childcare available in Takapuna?
- 1 licensed home-based ECE service operates in Takapuna. 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 Takapuna?
- 3 operator chains with centres in Takapuna: Kindercare Learning Centres (1), Playcentre Aotearoa (1), Auckland Kindergarten Association (1). Plus 8 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Takapuna?
- Costs in Takapuna 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/takapuna/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Takapuna?
- All 11 licensed centres in Takapuna are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Takapuna 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 does daycare cost in Auckland?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Takapuna.
- 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 Takapuna.
- 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 Takapuna.
- Is childcare expensive in New Zealand?
- Childcare costs in New Zealand can vary significantly based on the type of care you choose, the number of hours required, and where in the country you live. Urban areas such as Auckland and Wellington tend to have higher fees, particularly for full-day childcare centres, where daily rates can reach $120 or more.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Takapuna.
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.