Daycare & ECE in Goodfellow Park
7 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Goodfellow Park, 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 7 licensed services in Goodfellow Park.
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 Goodfellow Park, by type
Education & Care — 5
Apakura Te Kākano Puna Reo
This education and care service in Goodfellow Park operates with strong health and safety systems (grade A). Our analysis of the ERO report identifies effective collaborative leadership and governance support, with emerging self-review practices (grade B).
Flourish Early Learning Ltd
Flourish Early Learning Ltd is an education and care service in Goodfellow Park. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the service received a B grade for Children's wellbeing, with nature-based learning supporting social-emotional development and wellbeing outcomes.
Little Rosebuds Early Learning Centre
Learning Links Te Awamutu
Learning Links Rewi Street
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Schools in Goodfellow Park
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Goodfellow Park?
- There are 7 licensed early childhood services in Goodfellow Park, Waikato: 5 education & care, 1 te kōhanga reo, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 310 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Goodfellow Park?
- Yes — Goodfellow Park has 7 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 Goodfellow Park?
- Learning Links Te Awamutu is the largest licensed centre in Goodfellow Park with 70 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Goodfellow Park offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 7 centres (0%) in Goodfellow Park 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 Goodfellow Park?
- Yes — 1 kindergarten in Goodfellow Park. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in Goodfellow Park?
- Yes — 1 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Goodfellow Park. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in Goodfellow Park?
- 2 operator chains with centres in Goodfellow Park: Central Kids Kindergartens (1), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1). Plus 5 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Goodfellow Park?
- Costs in Goodfellow Park 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/goodfellow-park/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Goodfellow Park?
- All 7 licensed centres in Goodfellow Park are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Goodfellow Park 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.
- How much is childcare per hour NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Goodfellow Park.
- Who is eligible for 20 hours free childcare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Goodfellow Park.
- Can I send my 2.5 year old to daycare?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Goodfellow Park.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Goodfellow Park.
- What is the average salary for a nanny in New Zealand?
- Nanny Pay Rates in New Zealand While this is a modest rise, nanny pay rates have shown a more significant overall increase. The average hourly rate for nannies in New Zealand is now $31.83, up from $30.53 in 2025, an increase of 4.26%.
- How much does it cost to care for a child per week?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Goodfellow Park.
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.