Daycare & ECE in Cambridge West

Services in Cambridge West, by type

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Cambridge Playcentre

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Cambridge West?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Cambridge West, Waikato: 3 education & care, 1 playcentre, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 210 children.

What's the largest daycare in Cambridge West?

Little Thinkers Private Kindergarten is the largest licensed centre in Cambridge West with 75 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Cambridge West offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Cambridge West 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 West?

Yes — 1 kindergarten in Cambridge West. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Which operator chains have centres in Cambridge West?

Only one chain operates in Cambridge West: Playcentre Aotearoa (1 centre). The other 4 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Cambridge West?

Costs in Cambridge West 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-west/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Cambridge West?

All 5 licensed centres in Cambridge West are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Cambridge West 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.