How much does daycare cost in Matamata North?

Daycare costs in Matamata North 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 Matamata North, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Matamata North offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres in Matamata North 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 Matamata North?

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 Matamata North). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Matamata North?

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.

Cost of daycare in Matamata North

5 licensed centres in Matamata North, Waikato — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.

Modelled weekly cost in Matamata North, 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 Matamata North
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	3
Home-based	$320	$260	$80	$60	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 Matamata North

NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Matamata North.

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 5 centres in Matamata North participate.

Childcare Subsidy

Means-tested. From MSD. Hourly subsidy based on household income, hours of work or study, and number of children. Apply via Work and Income.

FamilyBoost

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.

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All 5 centres in Matamata North

Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.

Education & Care (3)

Kids Collective

Education & Care · Matamata North

Kids Collective is an education and care service in Matamata North with a current roll of 72 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies B grades for curriculum and learning (Te Whāriki-based programme with accessible variety, though assessment practices are developing) and health and safety (compliance with legal requirements affirmed). Leadership and governance received a C grade, with an internal evaluation system developed but not yet embedded and outcomes integration still emerging.

Roll 72

New Shoots Children's Centre - Matamata

Education & Care · Matamata North

New Shoots Children's Centres

New Shoots Children's Centre - Matamata is an education and care service in Matamata North with a current roll of 95 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strong whānau partnership, with responsive collaboration between the service and families around children's additional needs.

Roll 95

Rose and Clive Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Matamata North

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Home-based (1)

Genius Early Years Waikato

Home-based · Matamata North

Genius Early Years Waikato is a home-based service with 40 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong whānau partnership practice through daily contact and learning-focused relationships with parents (grade B). Bicultural practice and leadership & governance both require further development, with opportunities to strengthen te ao Māori integration and internal evaluation processes.

Roll 40

Kindergarten (1)

Central Kids Kindergartens - Rāwhiti

Kindergarten · Matamata North

Central Kids Kindergartens

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in November 2015. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and leadership, with competent bicultural practice. The overall ERO placement suggests significant concerns warranted further investigation at the time of review.

Roll 40

Frequently asked about daycare costs in Matamata North

How much does daycare cost in Matamata North?: Daycare costs in Matamata North 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 Matamata North, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Matamata North offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 5 centres in Matamata North 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 Matamata North?: 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 Matamata North). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Matamata North?: 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.