Daycare & ECE in Cambridge Central
4 licensed early childhood services across 2 service types in Cambridge Central, Waikato.
Composite = our 0–100 ECE quality score (weighted average of six ERO dimensions, normalised within Equity Index band). 20 Hours ECE & ERO coverage are counts of the 4 licensed services in Cambridge Central.
Estimate your costs: our FamilyBoost + Childcare Subsidy calculator stacks 20 Hours ECE, the means-tested Childcare Subsidy, and the IRD FamilyBoost rebate to show net weekly cost.
Services in Cambridge Central, by type
Education & Care — 3
Cambridge E L Centre The Pagoda
Cambridge E L Centre The Pagoda is an education and care service in Cambridge Central. Our analysis of the ERO report identified the curriculum and learning as a key area, with responsive curriculum and good resources available, though exploration of Te Whāriki outcomes remains developing.
Cambridge E L Centre \The Castle\""
Cambridge E L Centre 'The Castle' is an education and care service in Cambridge Central with a current roll of 75 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies curriculum and learning as an area for development, with Te Whāriki outcomes not yet fully integrated into planning and assessment. The service demonstrates effective whānau partnership and has met legal health and safety requirements.
House of Wonder Cambridge by Busy Bees
House of Wonder Cambridge by Busy Bees is an education and care centre in Cambridge Central. Our analysis of the ERO report from May 2022 found the service graded as B across children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance. Adults engage in meaningful interactions to support relationships, health and safety standards are being met, and the philosophy and annual plan guide service operations.
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Schools in Cambridge Central
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Cambridge Central?
- There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Cambridge Central, Waikato: 3 education & care, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 225 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Cambridge Central?
- Yes — Cambridge Central has 4 licensed early childhood services, every one of them listed below with its address, service type and 20 Hours ECE status. To rank them by walking or driving distance from your exact address, use our find-by-address radius search.
- What's the largest daycare in Cambridge Central?
- House of Wonder Cambridge by Busy Bees is the largest licensed centre in Cambridge Central with 90 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Cambridge Central offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 4 centres (0%) in Cambridge Central participate in 20 Hours ECE, which subsidises up to 20 hours/week of care for 3-5 year olds. The 20-Hrs pill on each centre card below shows participation.
- Are there kindergartens in Cambridge Central?
- No kindergartens listed in Cambridge Central specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in Cambridge Central?
- Yes — 1 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Cambridge Central. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in Cambridge Central?
- Only one chain operates in Cambridge Central: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1 centre). The other 3 centres are independent.
- How much does daycare cost in Cambridge Central?
- Costs in Cambridge Central follow the NZ national pattern: education & care centres typically $280-$360/week for under-2s, dropping to $0-$100/week for 3-5 year olds at 20-Hours-participating centres. Free Kindergartens charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds. FamilyBoost (25% IRD rebate, $75/week cap) applies on top. See our /cost-of-daycare/cambridge-central/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Cambridge Central?
- All 4 licensed centres in Cambridge Central are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Cambridge Central centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k-$180k household income). Use our /familyboost-calculator for your specific net weekly cost.
Understanding NZ ECE — topic guides
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
Last build refresh: . See full methodology + data sources pages for licences, refresh cadences, and known gaps.