Daycare & ECE in Fairfield
6 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Fairfield, 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 6 licensed services in Fairfield.
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
ERO assessed Fairfield Early Education Centre as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong leadership and governance (grade A), with strategic focus and professional learning embedded. Bicultural practice was graded B, with te reo and tikanga embedded, though the localised bicultural curriculum was still developing.
Kindercare Learning Centres - Fairfield
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates a sound curriculum framework with Te Whāriki implementation, though some areas for development were identified in literacy and mathematics.
Hand and Hand Early Learning Centre, Hamilton
Play and Learn ECE - Fairfield
Our analysis of the ERO report shows Play and Learn ECE - Fairfield demonstrates solid curriculum and learning practices aligned to Te Whāriki, with responsive interactions supporting children's wellbeing. Areas for development include strengthening whānau partnership and bicultural practice, and addressing health and safety compliance concerns in hazard management and supervision.
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Schools in Fairfield
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Fairfield?
- There are 6 licensed early childhood services in Fairfield, Waikato: 4 education & care, 1 te kōhanga reo, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 337 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Fairfield?
- Yes — Fairfield has 6 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 Fairfield?
- Hand and Hand Early Learning Centre, Hamilton is the largest licensed centre in Fairfield with 91 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Fairfield offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 6 centres (0%) in Fairfield 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 Fairfield?
- Yes — 1 kindergarten in Fairfield. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in Fairfield?
- Yes — 1 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Fairfield. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in Fairfield?
- 2 operator chains with centres in Fairfield: Kindercare Learning Centres (1), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1). Plus 4 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Fairfield?
- Costs in Fairfield 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/fairfield/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Fairfield?
- All 6 licensed centres in Fairfield are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Fairfield 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 is childcare per week in NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Fairfield.
- How much does daycare cost in Fairfield CA?
- As of May 2026, the average starting cost of child care providers in Fairfield, CA is $22.52 per hour.
- How much does Winz pay for childcare subsidy?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Fairfield.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Fairfield.
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
Last build refresh: . See full methodology + data sources pages for licences, refresh cadences, and known gaps.