Daycare & ECE in Westgate

Services in Westgate, by type

Education & Care — 3

Kiddy Winkles Westgate

Education & Care · Westgate

Kiddy Winkles Westgate is an education and care service in Westgate, Auckland. Our analysis of the January 2023 ERO report indicates the service received grade B across all four dimensions assessed: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance. The ERO review noted intentional teaching informed by Te Whāriki, responsive peer learning, authentic Māori curriculum integration, and developing internal evaluation systems, though under-3s curriculum practice was identified as an area for refinement.

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New Shoots Children's Centre - Westgate

Education & Care · Westgate

New Shoots Children's Centres

New Shoots Children's Centre - Westgate is an education and care service in Henderson-Massey, Auckland, currently caring for 125 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strong performance in curriculum and learning, with Te Whāriki embedded and intentional teaching evident, and in children's wellbeing, with secure attachments and children confident in leading their own learning.

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Eduplay Childcare Westgate

Education & Care · Westgate

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Westgate?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Westgate, Auckland: 3 education & care. Combined enrolment 350 children.

Is there childcare near me in Westgate?

Yes — Westgate has 3 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 Westgate?

New Shoots Children's Centre - Westgate is the largest licensed centre in Westgate with 125 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Westgate offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Westgate 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 Westgate?

No kindergartens listed in Westgate specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.

Which operator chains have centres in Westgate?

Only one chain operates in Westgate: New Shoots Children's Centres (1 centre). The other 2 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Westgate?

Costs in Westgate 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/westgate/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Westgate?

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