Daycare & ECE in Waiuku Central

Services in Waiuku Central, by type

Education & Care — 3

Waiuku Early Learners

Education & Care · Waiuku Central

Waiuku Early Learners is an education and care service in Waiuku Central with a current roll of 38 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (June 2023) found Health & Safety was graded B, with legal compliance addressed and prior non-compliance on equipment checks resolved.

Roll 38

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Lollipops Waiuku

Education & Care · Waiuku Central

Lollipops Educare

ERO assessed Lollipops Waiuku as Not well placed in their March 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum design, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership, with bicultural practice identified as an area for development.

Roll 75

Little Ants Childcare

Education & Care · Waiuku Central

Roll 60

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Waiuku Central?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Waiuku Central, Auckland: 3 education & care, 2 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 253 children.

Is there childcare near me in Waiuku Central?

Yes — Waiuku Central 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 Waiuku Central?

Lollipops Waiuku is the largest licensed centre in Waiuku Central with 75 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Waiuku Central offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Waiuku Central 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 Waiuku Central?

Yes — 2 kindergartens in Waiuku Central. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Which operator chains have centres in Waiuku Central?

Only one chain operates in Waiuku Central: Lollipops Educare (1 centre). The other 4 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Waiuku Central?

Costs in Waiuku Central 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/waiuku-central/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Waiuku Central?

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