Daycare & ECE in Rototuna North

Services in Rototuna North, by type

Education & Care — 4

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BestStart Rototuna

Education & Care · Rototuna North

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Rototuna as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong bicultural practice with confident te reo Māori use among children, effective whānau partnership through portfolios and regular meetings, and health and safety practices meeting minimum legal requirements.

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BestStart Borman Road

Education & Care · Rototuna North

BestStart Educare

BestStart Borman Road is an education and care service in Rototuna North, Hamilton with a current roll of 58 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from October 2020 grades the service as B across all five dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Bicultural practice, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance. The service demonstrates effective teaching, positive relationships, and acknowledgement of Māori as tangata whenua, with regulatory standards met and internal evaluation processes supporting ongoing improvement.

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Learning Links Childcare Hector Drive

Education & Care · Rototuna North

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B

BestStart Huntington

Education & Care · Rototuna North

BestStart Educare

BestStart Huntington is an education and care service in Rototuna North with a current roll of 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from May 2021 found the service graded B in bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. Diverse cultures are acknowledged and respected, health and safety standards are met, and a clear management structure is in place.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Rototuna North?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Rototuna North, Waikato: 4 education & care. Combined enrolment 295 children.

Is there childcare near me in Rototuna North?

Yes — Rototuna North has 4 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 Rototuna North?

BestStart Huntington is the largest licensed centre in Rototuna North with 100 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Rototuna North offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in Rototuna North 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 Rototuna North?

No kindergartens listed in Rototuna North specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.

Which operator chains have centres in Rototuna North?

Only one chain operates in Rototuna North: BestStart Educare (3 centres). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in Rototuna North?

Costs in Rototuna North 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/rototuna-north/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Rototuna North?

All 4 licensed centres in Rototuna North are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Rototuna North 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.