Cost of daycare in Leamington
7 licensed centres in Leamington, Waikato — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Leamington, 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 Leamington |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 4 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Playcentre | $20 | $20 | $20 | $15 | 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 Leamington
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Leamington.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 7 centres in Leamington 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 7 centres in Leamington
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (4)
Elim Early Learning Centre Cambridge
Elim Early Learning Centre Cambridge is an education and care service in Leamington with a current roll of 60 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (May 2023) found whānau partnership at a developing level, with parent voice informally gathered but not yet influencing service decisions.
Little Sparrows Educare (Leamington)
Little Sparrows Educare (Leamington) is an education and care service in the Waipa District. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies whānau partnership as a strength, with regular communication and informal engagement, though some family aspirations are being shared and valued.
BestStart Cambridge
BestStart Cambridge is an education and care service in Leamington with a current roll of 60. Our analysis of the ERO report (February 2021) found the service graded B across all dimensions: curriculum and learning includes a range of inclusive experiences, children's wellbeing shows positive interactions and social competence development, health and safety standards are met, and leadership and governance operate to regulatory standards.
Little Sparrows Preschool
Kindergarten (2)
James Gray Kindergarten
ERO assessed James Gray Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning (A grade) and leadership and governance (A grade), though the overall placement indicates significant concerns in other areas of the service's operations.
Leamington Kindergarten
ERO assessed Leamington Kindergarten as Not well placed in October 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice, all graded A.
Playcentre (1)
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Leamington
- How much does daycare cost in Leamington?
- Daycare costs in Leamington 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 7 centres in Leamington, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Leamington offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 7 centres in Leamington 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 Leamington?
- 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 7 centres in Leamington). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Leamington?
- 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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