Daycare & ECE in Thames South

Services in Thames South, by type

Playcentre — 1

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Thames/Parawai Playcentre

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Playcentre Aotearoa

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Thames South?

There are 1 licensed early childhood services in Thames South, Waikato: 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 30 children.

Is there childcare near me in Thames South?

Yes — Thames South has 1 licensed early childhood service, 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 Thames South?

Thames/Parawai Playcentre is the largest licensed centre in Thames South with 30 children enrolled (playcentre). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Thames South offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 1 centres (0%) in Thames South 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 Thames South?

No kindergartens listed in Thames South specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.

Which operator chains have centres in Thames South?

Only one chain operates in Thames South: Playcentre Aotearoa (1 centre). The other 0 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Thames South?

Costs in Thames South 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/thames-south/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Thames South?

All 1 licensed centres in Thames South are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Thames South 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.