Daycare & ECE in Chartwell
21 licensed early childhood services across 4 service types in Chartwell, Waikato.
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 21 licensed services in Chartwell.
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 Chartwell, by type
Home-based — 12
Nurtured at Home - Taranaki 2
ERO assessed this home-based service as not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with notes that assessment practices and internal evaluation require further development.
Nurtured at Home Waikato 2
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in April 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership, but found that curriculum planning and assessment need strengthening, and bicultural practice implementation requires further development.
Nurtured at Home - Wellington 6
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in February 2021. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound performance across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety, with all dimensions graded B.
Nurtured At Home (Gisborne) 1
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found Curriculum & learning graded as B, noting sound professional knowledge and recording practices with some educators responding well to children's interests.
Nurtured at Home Waikato 1
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in April 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in health and safety practices, while curriculum planning, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice all require further development and intentionality.
Nurtured at Home Waikato 5
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound practices in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and health and safety, but noted bicultural practice as an area for development.
Nurtured at Home Waikato 3
Nurtured at Home Waikato 3 is a home-based service in Chartwell. Our analysis of the ERO report from May 2021 found B grades across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.
Nurtured at Home Waikato 4
Nurtured at Home Waikato 4 is a home-based service in Chartwell with a current roll of 80 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (May 2021) shows B grades across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership & governance, indicating the service actively respects whānau aspirations, supports children's cultural identity, and demonstrates sound leadership aligned with its philosophy.
Nurtured at Home - Wellington 2
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in March 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning (B grade) and whānau partnership (B grade), while bicultural practice (C grade) was identified as an area still developing.
Nurtured at Home - Wellington 3
This home-based service operates with a current roll of 80 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from May 2021 indicates a B grade for health and safety, reflecting regular monitoring of requirements and compliance with regulatory standards.
Nurtured at Home - Wellington 4
Nurtured at Home - Wellington 5
Education & Care — 6
BestStart Puketaha Road
ERO assessed BestStart Puketaha Road as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership, with B grades across these areas. Areas for development include bicultural practice (C grade) and curriculum consistency.
Kindy Bubz
Kindy Bubz is an education and care service in Chartwell with 25 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report from February 2022 found B grades across all dimensions: play-based Te Whāriki implementation is evident, whānau partnerships are learning-focused, health and safety systems are compliant, and leadership shows strong collaboration though strategic direction is still developing.
Kindy Totz
Montessori House of Children - Hamilton
House of Wonder Chartwell by Busy Bees
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the curriculum and learning dimension graded as B, indicating a balanced approach with intentional teaching, though with areas for development noted.
Growing Wings Early Learning Centre
Kindergarten — 2
Chartwell Kindergarten
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in their 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified Children's wellbeing as a strength, with strong relationships and a positive inclusive culture for learning established.
Hukanui Kindergarten
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified whānau partnership as an area requiring development, with opportunities to formalise parent engagement. Bicultural practice was graded as competent, with te reo and tikanga naturally integrated.
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Schools in Chartwell
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Chartwell?
- There are 21 licensed early childhood services in Chartwell, Waikato: 12 home-based, 6 education & care, 2 kindergarten, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 1,272 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Chartwell?
- Yes — Chartwell has 21 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 Chartwell?
- Nurtured at Home - Wellington 4 is the largest licensed centre in Chartwell with 100 children enrolled (home-based). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Chartwell offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 21 centres (0%) in Chartwell 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 Chartwell?
- Yes — 2 kindergartens in Chartwell. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in Chartwell?
- Yes — 1 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Chartwell. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Is home-based childcare available in Chartwell?
- 12 licensed home-based ECE services operate in Chartwell. 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 Chartwell?
- 3 operator chains with centres in Chartwell: Nurtured at Home (12), BestStart Educare (1), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1). Plus 7 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Chartwell?
- Costs in Chartwell 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/chartwell/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Chartwell?
- All 21 licensed centres in Chartwell are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Chartwell 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 does it cost to care for a child per week?
- Full-time childcare costs
- Who is eligible for 20 hours free ECE?
- 20 Hours Free ECE All children aged 3 to 5 years are eligible for 20 hours of free early childhood education (ECE) each week under the New Zealand Government's 20 Hours ECE funding scheme. AKA extends this benefit to include 2-year-olds at most of our kindergartens (note: this does not include KiNZ Centres).
- Who is eligible for childcare subsidy NZ?
- You may get a Childcare Subsidy if: you're the principal caregiver of a dependent child. you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. your family is on a low or middle income.
- How much does home based childcare cost NZ?
- Most educators who are caring for children in their own home will charge between $5 – $10 per hour, per child. Our educators can also care for your child in your home. For this, educators can charge anywhere between the legal minimum wage up to $25 an hour.
- Is it cheaper to raise a son or a daughter?
- New research suggests that raising a son could be nearly half the cost of raising a daughter. Why? On average, parents reportedly spend more on daughters when it comes to clothing, beauty products, social events, and extracurricular activities.
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
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