Daycare & ECE in Matamata North

Services in Matamata North, by type

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

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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

Roll 40

Kindergarten — 1

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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

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Matamata North?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Matamata North, Waikato: 3 education & care, 1 home-based, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 287 children.

Is there childcare near me in Matamata North?

Yes — Matamata North has 5 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 Matamata North?

New Shoots Children's Centre - Matamata is the largest licensed centre in Matamata North with 95 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Matamata North offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Matamata North 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 Matamata North?

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

Is home-based childcare available in Matamata North?

1 licensed home-based ECE service operates in Matamata North. Home-based care typically suits families wanting small mixed-age groups in a domestic setting. Networks include PORSE, Nurtured at Home, and others — see the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Matamata North?

2 operator chains with centres in Matamata North: Central Kids Kindergartens (1), New Shoots Children's Centres (1). Plus 3 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Matamata North?

Costs in Matamata North 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/matamata-north/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Matamata North?

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