Cost of daycare in Kainui-Gordonton
4 licensed centres in Kainui-Gordonton, Waikato — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Kainui-Gordonton, 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 Kainui-Gordonton |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 2 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 2 |
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 Kainui-Gordonton
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Kainui-Gordonton.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 4 centres in Kainui-Gordonton 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 4 centres in Kainui-Gordonton
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (2)
Rainbows Gordonton Early Childhood Centre
Rainbows Gordonton Early Childhood Centre is an education and care service located in Kainui-Gordonton. In our analysis of the ERO report, Health & Safety was graded as B, with the service having completed an assurance statement and met legal compliance requirements.
Great Beginnings Early Learning Centre
Te Kōhanga Reo (2)
Te Kōhanga Reo o Tāwerawera Ki Te Kūao o Taupiri
Te Kōhanga Reo o Tāwerawera Ki Te Kūao o Taupiri is a kōhanga reo in Kainui-Gordonton with a current roll of 31 children. Our analysis of the January 2023 ERO report shows an A grade for curriculum and learning, with strong intentional teaching strategies and Te Whāriki alignment evident. Leadership and governance received a B grade, reflecting clear strategic direction and embedded evaluation processes.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Pīpīwharauroa o Te Marae o Hukanui
This kōhanga reo has sound curriculum planning and assessment practices, with strong bicultural connections to the marae and iwi. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies areas for development in whānau engagement and health and safety governance, with whānau partnership and health and safety practices both graded C.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Kainui-Gordonton
- How much does daycare cost in Kainui-Gordonton?
- Daycare costs in Kainui-Gordonton 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 4 centres in Kainui-Gordonton, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Kainui-Gordonton offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 4 centres in Kainui-Gordonton 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 Kainui-Gordonton?
- 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 4 centres in Kainui-Gordonton). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Kainui-Gordonton?
- 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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Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
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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