ECE Insights

New Zealand Childcare Statistics

Explore comprehensive early childhood education data across Aotearoa. Compare regions, understand provider distributions, and make informed decisions.

4,394

Active Providers

215,734

Total Licensed Capacity

63,159

Under 2s Capacity

100%

ECE Eligible

Provider Type Distribution

Breakdown of childcare providers by type across New Zealand

Education & Care Service2539

58% of all providers

Free Kindergarten674

15% of all providers

Te Kōhanga Reo412

9% of all providers

Playcentre382

9% of all providers

Homebased Network232

5% of all providers

Leo o Fanau Moana Immersion42

1% of all providers

Leo o Fanau Moana Bilingual36

1% of all providers

Reo Rua Education and Care30

1% of all providers

Puna Reo24

1% of all providers

Hospital Based20

0% of all providers

Casual-Education and Care3

0% of all providers

Regional Coverage

We cover 17 regions across New Zealand with an average rating of 0/5

Area Outside Region1 suburb

Auckland207 suburbs

Bay of Plenty83 suburbs

Canterbury134 suburbs

Gisborne25 suburbs

Hawke's Bay52 suburbs

Manawatu-Wanganui57 suburbs

Marlborough11 suburbs

Nelson9 suburbs

Northland77 suburbs

Otago63 suburbs

Southland30 suburbs

Taranaki34 suburbs

Tasman13 suburbs

Waikato108 suburbs

Wellington112 suburbs

West Coast10 suburbs

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Data Source

Statistics compiled from verified early childhood education providers registered with The Parent Circle. Data is updated regularly to ensure accuracy. Provider information is sourced from official MOE records and direct provider submissions.

Last updated: 21 February 2026