Daycare & ECE in Kamo
10 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Kamo, Northland.
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 10 licensed services in Kamo.
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 Kamo, by type
Education & Care — 7
Kamo Childcare Centre Ltd 1
Kamo Childcare Centre Ltd 1 is an education and care service in Kamo with a current roll of 28 children. Our analysis of the April 2023 ERO report found the service graded B in bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. Previously identified health and safety non-compliances have been addressed and regulatory standards are being met.
BestStart Pipiwai Kindy
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in June 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum planning and strong whānau engagement (grade B), alongside good te reo and tikanga practice (grade B), though development was identified in assessment systems, family assessment contributions, and Te Tiriti commitment.
BestStart Kamo Central
ERO assessed BestStart Kamo Central as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice (all graded A), with health and safety meeting legal requirements (graded B).
Smart Start 2025 Limited
Kamo Kids Educational Childcare Centre
Kamo Kids Educational Childcare Centre is an education and care service in Kamo with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from April 2023 found the service graded B across bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, indicating competent performance in these areas.
BestStart Pipiwai Road
ERO assessed BestStart Pipiwai Road as not well placed in June 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety, though the ERO review noted that documented curriculum planning needed strengthening despite child-led learning approaches being evident.
Step Ahead
Kindergarten — 2
Hurupaki Kindergarten
ERO assessed Hurupaki Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong curriculum and learning practices (A grade), with committed bicultural practice that had room for further development (B grade).
Te Kamo Kindergarten
ERO assessed Te Kamo Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing and bicultural practice (both grade A), with solid performance in curriculum and learning and whānau partnership (both grade B).
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Schools in Kamo
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Kamo?
- There are 10 licensed early childhood services in Kamo, Northland: 7 education & care, 2 kindergarten, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 370 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Kamo?
- Yes — Kamo has 10 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 Kamo?
- Kamo Kids Educational Childcare Centre is the largest licensed centre in Kamo with 50 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Kamo offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 10 centres (0%) in Kamo 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 Kamo?
- Yes — 2 kindergartens in Kamo. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in Kamo?
- Yes — 1 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Kamo. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in Kamo?
- 3 operator chains with centres in Kamo: BestStart Educare (3), Northland Kindergarten Association (2), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1). Plus 4 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Kamo?
- Costs in Kamo 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/kamo/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Kamo?
- All 10 licensed centres in Kamo are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Kamo 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 week in NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kamo.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kamo.
- How much does Winz pay for childcare subsidy?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kamo.
- Who is eligible for childcare subsidy NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kamo.
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.