Playcentre Aotearoa in Hamilton
20 licensed centres across 19 suburbs · Waikato
All Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Hamilton
Maramarua/Kopuku Playcentre
Tuakau Playcentre
Pirongia Playcentre
ERO assessed Pirongia Playcentre as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning (intentional teaching and child-led learning) and whānau partnership (strong family support and welcoming culture), with adequate health and safety systems. Bicultural practice was identified as an area requiring further development.
Puahue Playcentre
Te Awamutu Playcentre
Mangatangi & Districts Playcentre
Cambridge Playcentre
Deanwell Playcentre
Dinsdale Playcentre
Hamilton East Playcentre
Horotiu Playcentre
Huimai Playcentre
Nawton Family Playcentre
Peachgrove Playcentre
River Downs Playcentre
Taupiri Playcentre
Te Akau & Districts Playcentre
Ashurst Park Playcentre
ERO assessed Ashurst Park Playcentre as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies bicultural practice as an area requiring further development, with emerging te reo Māori practice and plans in place but noted as an ongoing priority.
St Andrews Playcentre
Pokeno Playcentre
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Frequently asked
- How many Playcentre Aotearoa centres are in Hamilton?
- 20 licensed Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Hamilton, across 19 suburbs. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- What are alternatives to Playcentre Aotearoa in Hamilton?
- Other operators with centres in Hamilton: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (26), BestStart Educare (25), Nurtured at Home (12), Busy Bees (6), Go Bananas Childcare (6). 310 total licensed centres in Hamilton.
- Do Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Hamilton accept government funding?
- All licensed ECE centres including Playcentre Aotearoa are eligible for the Childcare Subsidy (means-tested, MSD) and FamilyBoost rebate (25% of weekly fees, capped at $75/week, IRD). For 3-5 year olds, 0 of 20 Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Hamilton also participate in 20 Hours ECE.
centres nationwide
310 licensed centres
FamilyBoost + 20 Hours stacking
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
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