Cost of daycare in Kamo
10 licensed centres in Kamo, Northland — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Kamo, 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 Kamo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 7 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Te Kōhanga Reo | $200 | $150 | $30 | $22.5 | 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 Kamo
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Kamo.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 10 centres in Kamo 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 10 centres in Kamo
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (7)
Kamo Childcare Centre Ltd 1
Kamo Childcare Centre Ltd 1 is an education and care service in Kamo with a current roll of 28 children. Our analysis of the April 2023 ERO report found the service graded B in bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. Previously identified health and safety non-compliances have been addressed and regulatory standards are being met.
BestStart Pipiwai Kindy
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in June 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum planning and strong whānau engagement (grade B), alongside good te reo and tikanga practice (grade B), though development was identified in assessment systems, family assessment contributions, and Te Tiriti commitment.
BestStart Kamo Central
ERO assessed BestStart Kamo Central as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice (all graded A), with health and safety meeting legal requirements (graded B).
Smart Start 2025 Limited
Kamo Kids Educational Childcare Centre
Kamo Kids Educational Childcare Centre is an education and care service in Kamo with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from April 2023 found the service graded B across bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, indicating competent performance in these areas.
BestStart Pipiwai Road
ERO assessed BestStart Pipiwai Road as not well placed in June 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety, though the ERO review noted that documented curriculum planning needed strengthening despite child-led learning approaches being evident.
Step Ahead
Kindergarten (2)
Hurupaki Kindergarten
ERO assessed Hurupaki Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong curriculum and learning practices (A grade), with committed bicultural practice that had room for further development (B grade).
Te Kamo Kindergarten
ERO assessed Te Kamo Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing and bicultural practice (both grade A), with solid performance in curriculum and learning and whānau partnership (both grade B).
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Kamo
- How much does daycare cost in Kamo?
- Daycare costs in Kamo 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 10 centres in Kamo, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Kamo offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 10 centres in Kamo 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 Kamo?
- 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 10 centres in Kamo). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Kamo?
- 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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Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
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