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Childcare in Northland

Compare all 205 licensed early-childhood services across 77 suburbs in Northland— education & care, kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based care. Choose a suburb to see centres near you.

205 centres205 with 20 Hours ECE77 suburbs4.8 avg rating

Featured centres in Northland

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Kindergarten

Manaia Kindergarten

Parua Bay, Northland
★ 5.0 (30)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Kaikohe

Kaikohe, Northland
★ 5.0 (26)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Maunu Village

Maunu, Northland
★ 5.0 (23)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Bumblebees and Buttercups

Morrinsville, Northland
★ 5.0 (18)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Manaaki Childcare Limited

Kerikeri, Northland
★ 5.0 (17)20 Hrs ECE
Kōhanga Reo

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Paatu

Pamapuria, Northland
★ 5.0 (17)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Inspiring Minds Early Learning Centre

Kerikeri, Northland
★ 5.0 (16)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Inspired Minds Early Learning Centre

Tikipunga, Northland
★ 5.0 (16)20 Hrs ECE

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Kindergarten

Manaia Kindergarten

Parua Bay, Northland
★ 5.0 (30)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Kaikohe

Kaikohe, Northland
★ 5.0 (26)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Maunu Village

Maunu, Northland
★ 5.0 (23)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Bumblebees and Buttercups

Morrinsville, Northland
★ 5.0 (18)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Manaaki Childcare Limited

Kerikeri, Northland
★ 5.0 (17)20 Hrs ECE
Kōhanga Reo

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Paatu

Pamapuria, Northland
★ 5.0 (17)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Inspired Minds Early Learning Centre

Tikipunga, Northland
★ 5.0 (16)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Inspiring Minds Early Learning Centre

Kerikeri, Northland
★ 5.0 (16)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Step Ahead

Kamo, Northland
★ 5.0 (13)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Busy Bees Kerikeri Preschool

Kerikeri, Northland
★ 5.0 (11)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Montessori Children's House Kerikeri

Kerikeri, Northland
★ 5.0 (10)20 Hrs ECE
Playcentre

Onerahi Playcentre

Onerahi, Northland
★ 5.0 (8)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Educare City

Whangarei, Northland
★ 5.0 (8)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Norfolk Street Educare

Regent, Northland
★ 5.0 (8)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Busy Bees Ruakaka

Ruakaka, Northland
★ 5.0 (8)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Kerikeri Preschool

Kerikeri, Northland
★ 5.0 (7)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Busy Bees Dargaville

Dargaville, Northland
★ 5.0 (6)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Kereru Kindy

Whangarei, Northland
★ 5.0 (6)20 Hrs ECE
Home-based

Back2Nature - Koru

Tikipunga, Northland
★ 5.0 (6)20 Hrs ECE
Playcentre

Hukerenui Playcentre

Hukerenui, Northland
★ 5.0 (6)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Little Miners Kindy

Hikurangi, Northland
★ 5.0 (5)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Little Geckos Childcare Centre

Regent, Northland
★ 5.0 (5)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Kingdom Kidz

Glenbervie, Northland
★ 5.0 (5)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Kensington Educare

Kensington-Whangarei, Northland
★ 5.0 (5)20 Hrs ECE

Suburbs in Northland

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Kaitaia 18Kerikeri 17Kaikohe 14Whangarei 11Tikipunga 10Kamo 9Dargaville 6Regent 6Morningside 5Raumanga 5Mangawhai 4Onerahi 4Ruakaka 4Awanui 3Hikurangi 3Kawakawa 3Kensington-Whangarei 3Moerewa 3Parua Bay 3Taipa 3Ahipara 2Kaeo 2Kaiwaka 2Maungatapere 2
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Maungaturoto 2Ngunguru 2Otangarei 2Pamapuria 2Rawene 2Ruakaka-Whangarei 2Waimamaku 2Waipu 2Whangarei CBD 2Whau Valley 2Cable Bay-Kaitaia 1Glenbervie 1Haruru Falls 1Herekino 1Hukerenui 1Karikari Peninsula 1Kiripaka 1Kohukohu 1Mairtown 1Mamaranui 1Mangamuka 1Mangapai 1Mangonui 1Matawaia 1Maungakaramea 1Maunu 1Morrinsville 1Motatau 1Oakura 1Okaihau 1Omanaia 1One Tree Point 1Opua 1Oromahoe 1Paihia 1Panguru 1Paparoa 1Parahaki 1Portland 1Pukenui 1Ruawai 1Russell 1Te Hapua 1Te Kamo 1Te Kao 1Te Kopuru 1Titoki 1Totara North 1Waikare 1Waimanoni 1Waimate North 1Whirinaki 1Woodhill 1

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About childcare in Northland

Northland has 205 licensed early-childhood services across 77 suburbs, from full-day education & care centres and sessional kindergartens to Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based educators. 205 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 Northland?
Northland has 205 licensed early-childhood services across 77 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 Northland offers 20 Hours ECE?
205 of the 205 licensed services in Northland 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 Northland?
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 Northland?
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 Northland. Browse by type above to see every option.