Daycare & ECE in Hamilton Central
38 licensed early childhood services across 4 service types in Hamilton Central, New Zealand.
Licensed services
38
Children enrolled
—
Service types
4
Region
New Zealand
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 Hamilton Central, by type
Education & Care — 25
Newstead Country Preschool
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
Li'l Pumpkins Preschool Centre Limited
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
Villa Aroha Preschool & Childcare
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
Kindy Tweenz
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
Active Explorers Farnborough
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
Pukeko Preschool Claudelands
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
Lollipops Waikato Hospital
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
Midcity Childcare
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
Raroera Te Puawai Puna Reo
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
Junior Junction
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
Campus Creche Trust
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
McKenzie Centre
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
Go Bananas Childcare Boutique Centre
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
Wana Tamariki Trust
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
Kidz @ Wintec
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
River Kids Early Learning Centre
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
Happy Little Learners
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
YMCA Early Learning Centre
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
Kindy Kidz
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
The Busy Hands Montessori Ltd
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
First Steps Kids Academy
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
Argyle Preschool
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
New Shoots Children's Centre - Hamilton Central
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
Curious Cubs City Early Learning Centre
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
Rainbow Kids Childcare
Education & Care · Hamilton Central
Kindergarten — 9
Central Kids Kindergartens – Dinsdale
Kindergarten · Hamilton Central
Aberdeen Kindergarten
Kindergarten · Hamilton Central
Bellmont Avenue Kindergarten
Kindergarten · Hamilton Central
Deanwell Kindergarten
Kindergarten · Hamilton Central
Hamilton West Kindergarten
Kindergarten · Hamilton Central
Insoll Kindergarten
Kindergarten · Hamilton Central
Peachgrove Kindergarten
Kindergarten · Hamilton Central
Grasslands Kindergarten
Kindergarten · Hamilton Central
Crawshaw Kindergarten
Kindergarten · Hamilton Central
Playcentre — 3
Hospital-based — 1
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Hamilton Central?
- There are 38 licensed early childhood services in Hamilton Central: 25 education & care, 9 kindergarten, 3 playcentre.
- Are kindergartens free in Hamilton Central?
- Free Kindergartens in Hamilton Central (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 Hamilton Central?
- 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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