Cost of daycare in Cambridge West
5 licensed centres in Cambridge West, Waikato — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Cambridge West, by service type + age band
Per the OECE 2026 NZ funding rates. Net column shows out-of-pocket after FamilyBoost rebate (25% capped at $75/week).
| Service type | Under 2 | 2-3 yrs | 3-5 yrs (w/ 20 Hrs) | 3-5 yrs (net w/ FB) | In Cambridge West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 3 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 1 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Modelled weekly cost assumes 25 hours/week of care. Real fees vary by centre, family circumstance, and term — confirm with each centre directly. Per-centre fee scraping is a Phase B item; this page shows national medians until live per-centre fees are ingested.
How to reduce your weekly cost in Cambridge West
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Cambridge West.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 5 centres in Cambridge West participate.
Means-tested. From MSD. Hourly subsidy based on household income, hours of work or study, and number of children. Apply via Work and Income.
25% rebate on weekly fees, capped at $75/week per family. From IRD. Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via myIR.
All 5 centres in Cambridge West
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (3)
Cambridge Montessori
Cambridge Montessori is an education and care service in Cambridge West with a roll of 45 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (November 2022) found children's wellbeing supported by a calm environment that encourages exploration and peer relationships, with individualised support for diverse needs (grade B). However, bicultural practice and leadership and governance were both identified as areas for development, with limited authentic opportunities for Māori whānau involvement in curriculum and developing leadership collaboration post-merger (both grade C).
Magnolia Montessori
Magnolia Montessori is an education and care service in Cambridge West. Our analysis of the 2022 ERO report identifies bicultural practice and leadership and governance as areas graded B, with bicultural curriculum acknowledging Māori as tangata whenua and self-review processes supporting quality maintenance.
Little Thinkers Private Kindergarten
Little Thinkers Private Kindergarten is an education and care service in Cambridge West. Our analysis of the ERO report rates Curriculum & learning as A, reflecting highly intentional curriculum with strong pedagogy and child-led learning approaches.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Cambridge West
- How much does daycare cost in Cambridge West?
- Daycare costs in Cambridge West vary by service type and the age of your child. Modelled national medians: education & care centres charge around $320-$360/week for under-2s and $0-$65/week for 2-5 year olds depending on 20 Hours ECE participation. Free Kindergartens charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds due to 20 Hours funding. Of 5 centres in Cambridge West, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Cambridge West offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 5 centres in Cambridge West participate in 20 Hours ECE, which subsidises up to 20 hours/week for 3-5 year olds. See the per-centre listing below for participation status.
- Can I get FamilyBoost for daycare in Cambridge West?
- Yes. FamilyBoost is a 25% IRD rebate on weekly fees, capped at $75/week per family. Available at every licensed ECE service in NZ (including all 5 centres in Cambridge West). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Cambridge West?
- In NZ, the lowest-cost ECE options are typically Free Kindergartens (3-5 year olds, ~$0/week with 20 Hours ECE) and Playcentres (parent-led, ~$20/week). For under-2s, all centre-based options charge fees — Childcare Subsidy from MSD plus FamilyBoost from IRD can substantially reduce out-of-pocket cost depending on household income.
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Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
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Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
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