Daycare & ECE in Hamilton East
12 licensed early childhood services across 4 service types in Hamilton East, Waikato.
Licensed services
12
Children enrolled
706
Service types
4
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 Hamilton East, by type
Education & Care — 8
Jubilee Catholic Early Childhood Centre
Education & Care · Hamilton East · 30 children
BestStart Dey Street
Education & Care · Hamilton East · 70 children
Growing Wings on Grey
Education & Care · Hamilton East · 40 children
Wondernauts
Education & Care · Hamilton East · 60 children
The Park Early Education Centre
Education & Care · Hamilton East · 82 children
Little Waikato Scholars Prep School
Education & Care · Hamilton East · 34 children
Peachgrove Road Educare Ltd
Education & Care · Hamilton East · 95 children
Busy Bees Hamilton East
Education & Care · Hamilton East · 110 children
Home-based — 2
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Hamilton East?
- There are 12 licensed early childhood services in Hamilton East: 8 education & care, 2 home-based, 1 playcentre.
- Are kindergartens free in Hamilton East?
- Free Kindergartens in Hamilton East (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 East?
- 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
· Charities Services
· crimestats.co.nz · Page generated 24 May 2026