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Childcare in Auckland

Compare all 1,402 licensed early-childhood services across 206 suburbs in Auckland— education & care, kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based care. Choose a suburb to see centres near you.

1,402 centres1,402 with 20 Hours ECE206 suburbs4.8 avg rating

Featured centres in Auckland

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Education & Care

Our Kids Early Learning Centre Papatoetoe

Papatoetoe, Auckland
★ 5.0 (128)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Baverstock Oaks

Flat Bush, Auckland
★ 5.0 (87)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Kiddy Winkles Westgate

Westgate, Auckland
★ 5.0 (87)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Poppies Kindergarten

Remuera, Auckland
★ 5.0 (81)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Bambinos Manukau Early Childhood Centre

Manukau, Auckland
★ 5.0 (81)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Dreamers Nest Montessori Early Learning Centre

Orewa, Auckland
★ 5.0 (72)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Child's Time Penrose

Mount Wellington, Auckland
★ 5.0 (66)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Young World Childcare Centre

Mt Albert, Auckland
★ 5.0 (63)20 Hrs ECE

All centres in Auckland

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FeaturedHome-based

'Api Fakakoloa Ua

Otara, Auckland
★ 5.0 (1)20 Hrs ECE
FeaturedHome-based

'Api Fakakoloa Tolu

Otara, Auckland
★ 5.0 (1)20 Hrs ECE
FeaturedHome-based

'Api Fakakoloa Nima

Otara, Auckland
★ 5.0 (1)20 Hrs ECE
FeaturedHome-based

'Alaha Manongi Home Based Childcare

Manurewa, Auckland
★ 0.0 (0)20 Hrs ECE
FeaturedHome-based

'Api Fakakoloa Ono

Otara, Auckland
★ 5.0 (1)20 Hrs ECE
Kindergarten

Clayton Park Kindergarten

Manurewa, Auckland
★ 5.0 (3)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Lambie Drive 1

Papatoetoe, Auckland
★ 4.7 (88)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Our Kids Early Learning Centre Papatoetoe

Papatoetoe, Auckland
★ 5.0 (128)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Baverstock Oaks

Flat Bush, Auckland
★ 5.0 (87)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Kiddy Winkles Westgate

Westgate, Auckland
★ 5.0 (87)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Bambinos Manukau Early Childhood Centre

Manukau, Auckland
★ 5.0 (81)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Poppies Kindergarten

Remuera, Auckland
★ 5.0 (81)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Dreamers Nest Montessori Early Learning Centre

Orewa, Auckland
★ 5.0 (72)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Child's Time Penrose

Mount Wellington, Auckland
★ 5.0 (66)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Young World Childcare Centre

Mt Albert, Auckland
★ 5.0 (63)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Kindercare Learning Centres (10 P) Constellation

Mairangi Bay, Auckland
★ 5.0 (62)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Kindercare Learning Centres (10 B, T & P) Constellation

Mairangi Bay, Auckland
★ 5.0 (62)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Eduplay Childcare Westgate

Westgate, Auckland
★ 5.0 (60)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

City Impact Church Childcare - North Shore

Browns Bay, Auckland
★ 5.0 (60)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Bear Park Childcare Mairangi Bay

Mairangi Bay, Auckland
★ 5.0 (59)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Little Star Montessori House Of Children

West Harbour, Auckland
★ 5.0 (58)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Milford Baptist Kindergarten

Milford, Auckland
★ 5.0 (57)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Kindercare Learning Centres - Warkworth

Warkworth, Auckland
★ 5.0 (56)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Remuera Montessori Ltd

Remuera, Auckland
★ 5.0 (54)20 Hrs ECE

Suburbs in Auckland

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Manurewa 59Henderson 54Otara 42Mangere 41Papatoetoe 39Papakura 38Mangere East 31Albany 27Pukekohe 26Glen Eden 22Glenfield 22Remuera 22Flat Bush 20Howick 19Massey 19Pakuranga 19Avondale 17Ellerslie 17Mount Albert 17Mount Eden 17Rosedale 15Birkenhead 14Browns Bay 14East Tamaki 14
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Epsom 14New Lynn 14Otahuhu 14Mairangi Bay 13Mount Wellington 13Onehunga 13Silverdale 13Blockhouse Bay 12Glen Innes 12Northcote 12Takanini 12Warkworth 12Kumeu 11Mangere Bridge 11Pukekohe West 11Ranui 11Takapuna 11Waiuku 11Grey Lynn 10Hobsonville 10Manukau 9Mount Roskill 9Orewa 9Stanmore Bay 9Titirangi 9Auckland CBD 8Beachlands 8Devonport 8Karaka 8Mt Wellington 8Point Chevalier 8Royal Oak 8Te Atatu Peninsula 8Te Atatu South 8Torbay 8Weymouth 8Auckland 7Beach Haven 7Birkdale 7Greenhithe 7Helensville 7Kohimarama 7Mt Roskill 7Panmure 7Ponsonby 7West Harbour 7Glendowie 6Milford 6Sandringham 6Sunnynook 6Wellsford 6Bucklands Beach 5Clover Park 5Glendene 5Kelston 5Penrose 5Point England 5Red Beach 5St Heliers 5St Johns 5Whangaparaoa-Auckland 5Wiri 5Bayswater-Auckland 4Botany 4Clendon 4Dannemora 4Drury 4Herne Bay 4Hillcrest 4Lynfield 4Newton 4Orakei 4Parnell 4Unsworth Heights 4Waimauku 4Whenuapai 4Whitford 4Belmont 3Bombay 3Clendon Park 3Conifer Grove 3Forrest Hill 3Freemans Bay 3Grafton 3Green Bay 3Hillsborough 3Huapai 3Manly 3Manukau Central 3Manukau City 3Matakana-Auckland 3Mt Albert 3North Shore 3One Tree Hill 3Papakura Central 3Papakura East 3Randwick Park 3Riverhead 3Snells Beach 3Sunnyvale-Auckland 3Swanson 3Three Kings 3Waterview 3Westgate 3Whangaparaoa 3Clevedon 2Coatesville 2Cockle Bay 2Eden Terrace 2Favona 2Greenlane 2Gulf Harbour 2Half Moon Bay 2Highland Park-Auckland 2Kaukapakapa 2Laingholm 2Mangere Central 2Mt Eden 2Newmarket 2Northcote Point 2Northcross 2Oneroa 2Oratia 2Ostend 2Pakuranga Heights 2Patumahoe 2Pinehill 2Stonefields 2Surfdale 2Waiau Pa 2Waitakere 2Wattle Downs 2Western Springs 2Alfriston 1Arkles Bay 1Auckland Airport 1Auckland Central 1Botany Downs 1Campbells Bay 1Claris 1East Tamaki Heights 1Eastern Beach 1Glenfield North 1Golflands 1Great Barrier Island 1Hibiscus Coast 1Hobsonville Point 1Howick South 1Huntington Park 1Hunua 1Kawakawa Bay 1Kingsland 1Leigh 1Long Bay-Auckland 1Manurewa East 1Maraetai 1Matakawau 1Meadowbank 1Mission Bay 1Morningside-Auckland 1Murrays Bay 1Narrow Neck 1New Windsor 1North Harbour 1Northcote Central 1Oteha 1Owairaka 1Paerata 1Papakura North 1Parakai 1Piha 1Ramarama 1Rosebank-Auckland 1St Lukes 1Sunnyhills 1Taupaki 1Tindalls Beach 1Waiatarua 1Waiheke Island 1Waimamaku 1Waitoki-Auckland 1Westmere 1

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About childcare in Auckland

Auckland has 1,402 licensed early-childhood services across 206 suburbs, from full-day education & care centres and sessional kindergartens to Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based educators. 1,402 offer 20 Hours ECE for eligible tamariki.

Every listing is drawn from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory and refreshed nightly. Use Smart Match to send one enquiry to the best-fit centres near you.

Frequently asked questions

How many childcare centres are there in Auckland?
Auckland has 1,402 licensed early-childhood services across 206 suburbs — education & care centres, kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based educators — all listed on Parent.nz and refreshed nightly from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory.
Which childcare in Auckland offers 20 Hours ECE?
1,402 of the 1,402 licensed services in Auckland offer 20 Hours ECE funding for eligible children aged 3–5. You can filter by 20 Hours ECE, age and availability on any suburb page.
How do I find a childcare centre with spaces near me in Auckland?
Pick your suburb from the list above to compare centres side by side, filter by availability, then send a single enquiry — or use Smart Match to have Parent.nz shortlist the best-fit centres and enquire on your behalf.
What types of childcare are available in Auckland?
You'll find full-day education & care centres, sessional kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo (te reo Māori immersion), Playcentres (parent-led) and home-based educators across Auckland. Browse by type above to see every option.