Daycare & ECE in Fairfield
6 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Fairfield, Waikato.
Licensed services
6
Children enrolled
337
Service types
3
Region
Waikato
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 Fairfield, by type
Education & Care — 4
Fairfield Early Education Centre
Education & Care · Fairfield · 70 children
Kindercare Learning Centres - Fairfield
Education & Care · Fairfield · 82 children
Hand and Hand Early Learning Centre, Hamilton
Education & Care · Fairfield · 91 children
Play and Learn ECE - Fairfield
Education & Care · Fairfield · 25 children
Te Kōhanga Reo — 1
Kindergarten — 1
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Fairfield?
- There are 6 licensed early childhood services in Fairfield: 4 education & care, 1 te kōhanga reo, 1 kindergarten.
- Are kindergartens free in Fairfield?
- Free Kindergartens in Fairfield (and across NZ) participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds, meaning the first 20 hours per week are funded by the government. Optional charges may apply.
- What government support is available for childcare in Fairfield?
- NZ families can stack three forms of support: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at participating centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k household income).
Data sources: MOE ECE Directory
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