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Find a place that's right for you and your whānau!

Kindergartens Waikato and Early Education Waikato have been providing top quality affordable early education in the Waikato for more than 80 years; we'd love to show you what we can offer your family!

Find a place that's right for you and your whānau!

Kindergartens Waikato and Early Education Waikato have been providing top quality affordable early education in the Waikato for more than 80 years; we'd love to show you what we can offer your family!

Our kindergartens

Kindergarten is ideal for families looking for session-based preschool education - mornings, afternoons, school days or extended days. We take tamariki from 2-years-old and all children at kindergarten receive 20 ECE hours per week.

Our centres

Our early education centres are for families seeking full-day sessions. We take tamariki from 3 months old and offer modern, welcoming environments with large playgrounds and well-resourced indoor areas.

Homebased education

Our Homebased education service is perfect for families seeking lower teacher:child ratios (1:4) and a home environment with more flexibility around hours. We have educators available in and around Hamilton.

Join our team

We’re proud to be a place where passionate educators, administrators, cooks and management thrive. Our organisation values professionalism, teamwork, and a genuine love for early learning.

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Welcome to Kindergartens Waikato/Early Education Waikato

If you're looking for a quality experience for your child, you've come to the right place!

We believe quality early childhood education makes a significant difference in the way a child learns and develops throughout their life.

Unlike schools, our centres are not zoned and therefore you can enrol your child at the centre of your choice.

If you are looking for quality childcare in Hamilton, Cambridge, Ngaaruawaahia, Raglan or Te Kowhai see our checklist on why we are the right choice.

 

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Hear what parents have to say

Knowing our child is walking into this environment with these amazing teachers is a blessing.

- Family/Whānau Survey

I really love the warm, friendly teachers who make the kindy feel welcoming and supportive.

- Family/Whānau Survey

Keep up the good work, providing local, cost effective and superior childcare. We love Kindergartens Waikato!

- Family/Whānau Survey

Thank you all for your mahi. Forever trying to improve and create an awesome environment for our tamariki. You are all a credit to our community. Arohanui

- Family/Whānau Survey

We appreciate the kindness of the teachers who take time with the children not just watch them but actually play and engage with each of them.

- Family/Whānau Survey

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