How many daycare and ECE centres are in Hamilton?

310 licensed early childhood education services across 83 suburbs in Hamilton, Waikato. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

What types of daycare are available in Hamilton?

205 education & care, 35 kindergarten, 27 playcentre, 26 te kōhanga reo, 16 home-based.

Which suburbs in Hamilton have the most daycare options?

Hamilton Central (38), Chartwell (21), Frankton (12), Te Rapa (12), Hamilton East (12). See the full suburb list below for all 83 suburbs.

How much does daycare cost in Hamilton?

National medians for Hamilton: education & care $280-$360/week for under-2s, $0-$280/week for 2-5 year olds depending on 20 Hours ECE. Free Kindergartens are typically $0/week for 3-5 year olds. Use the FamilyBoost calculator for your specific net weekly cost.

Do daycares in Hamilton accept the Childcare Subsidy and FamilyBoost?

All 310 licensed centres in Hamilton are eligible for the means-tested Childcare Subsidy (MSD) and the FamilyBoost rebate (IRD, 25% of weekly fees capped at $75/week, phased out from $140k-$180k household income).

Daycare & childcare in Hamilton

310 licensed early childhood centres across 83 suburbs in Hamilton, Waikato. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

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Licensed centres

310

Suburbs

20 Hours ECE

Operators

Daycare by suburb in Hamilton

Top 24 of 83 suburbs by centre count. Click any suburb for the full listing + cost guide + safety/demographics.

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Service types in Hamilton

Education & Care

205

licensed centres

Kindergarten

licensed centres

Playcentre

licensed centres

Te Kōhanga Reo

licensed centres

Home-based

licensed centres

Hospital-based

licensed centres

Operators in Hamilton

Multi-centre chains and kindergarten associations with centres in Hamilton.

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

26 centres in Hamilton

BestStart Educare

25 centres in Hamilton

Playcentre Aotearoa

20 centres in Hamilton

Nurtured at Home

12 centres in Hamilton

Busy Bees

6 centres in Hamilton

Go Bananas Childcare

6 centres in Hamilton

Central Kids Kindergartens

5 centres in Hamilton

Kindercare Learning Centres

4 centres in Hamilton

Active Explorers

2 centres in Hamilton

New Shoots Children's Centres

Top-10 centres in Hamilton

Ranked: 20 Hours ECE participation (+1000), current roll, chain membership (+200). Transparent + mechanical — see methodology.

Government support — all 310 Hamilton centres are eligible

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds. 0 of 310 (0%) Hamilton centres participate.

Childcare Subsidy

Means-tested hourly subsidy from MSD. All licensed centres eligible.

FamilyBoost

25% IRD rebate, $75/wk cap, phases out $140k-$180k.

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Frequently asked about daycare in Hamilton

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Hamilton?: 310 licensed early childhood education services across 83 suburbs in Hamilton, Waikato. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
What types of daycare are available in Hamilton?: 205 education & care, 35 kindergarten, 27 playcentre, 26 te kōhanga reo, 16 home-based.
Which suburbs in Hamilton have the most daycare options?: Hamilton Central (38), Chartwell (21), Frankton (12), Te Rapa (12), Hamilton East (12). See the full suburb list below for all 83 suburbs.
How much does daycare cost in Hamilton?: National medians for Hamilton: education & care $280-$360/week for under-2s, $0-$280/week for 2-5 year olds depending on 20 Hours ECE. Free Kindergartens are typically $0/week for 3-5 year olds. Use the FamilyBoost calculator for your specific net weekly cost.
Do daycares in Hamilton accept the Childcare Subsidy and FamilyBoost?: All 310 licensed centres in Hamilton are eligible for the means-tested Childcare Subsidy (MSD) and the FamilyBoost rebate (IRD, 25% of weekly fees capped at $75/week, phased out from $140k-$180k household income).