Daycare & ECE in Flagstaff-Hamilton
7 licensed early childhood services across 1 service type in Flagstaff-Hamilton, 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 7 licensed services in Flagstaff-Hamilton.
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 Flagstaff-Hamilton, by type
Education & Care — 7
BestStart Montessori Flagstaff
ERO assessed BestStart Montessori Flagstaff as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong curriculum and learning outcomes aligned to Montessori principles, but bicultural practice as an area for further development, particularly in language and tikanga. Health and safety compliance met legal requirements and minimum ratios.
Early Learners Cate Rd
Cumberland Early Education Centre
ERO assessed Cumberland Early Education Centre as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance, while bicultural practice was identified as a developing area where te reo Māori use needs strengthening.
Endeavours Kindergarten
Endeavours Kindergarten is an education and care service for 20 children in Flagstaff-Hamilton, Hamilton. In our analysis of the ERO report, the service received a B grade for bicultural practice, reflecting a strong kaupapa Māori foundation with daily te reo Māori and cultural resources affirming identity.
Kindercare Learning Centres - Flagstaff
Kindercare Learning Centres - Flagstaff is an education and care centre in Hamilton with a current roll of 120 children. Our analysis of the 2019 ERO report shows B grades across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance.
Borman Village Kids
Flagstaff Childcare Ltd
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Schools in Flagstaff-Hamilton
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Flagstaff-Hamilton?
- There are 7 licensed early childhood services in Flagstaff-Hamilton, Waikato: 7 education & care. Combined enrolment 475 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Flagstaff-Hamilton?
- Yes — Flagstaff-Hamilton has 7 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 Flagstaff-Hamilton?
- Cumberland Early Education Centre is the largest licensed centre in Flagstaff-Hamilton with 120 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Flagstaff-Hamilton offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 7 centres (0%) in Flagstaff-Hamilton 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 Flagstaff-Hamilton?
- No kindergartens listed in Flagstaff-Hamilton specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.
- Which operator chains have centres in Flagstaff-Hamilton?
- 2 operator chains with centres in Flagstaff-Hamilton: BestStart Educare (1), Kindercare Learning Centres (1). Plus 5 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Flagstaff-Hamilton?
- Costs in Flagstaff-Hamilton 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/flagstaff-hamilton/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Flagstaff-Hamilton?
- All 7 licensed centres in Flagstaff-Hamilton are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Flagstaff-Hamilton 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 hour NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Flagstaff-Hamilton.
- How much does Winz pay for childcare subsidy?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Flagstaff-Hamilton.
- Is day care free in NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Flagstaff-Hamilton.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Flagstaff-Hamilton.
- How much does it cost to care for a child per week?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Flagstaff-Hamilton.
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.