Waikato

Childcare in Waikato

Compare all 481 licensed early-childhood services across 105 suburbs in Waikato— education & care, kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based care. Choose a suburb to see centres near you.

481 centres480 with 20 Hours ECE105 suburbs4.8 avg rating

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Big Hugz Early Learning Centre Limited

Hillcrest, Waikato

★ 5.0 (119)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Pukeko Treehouse

Nawton, Waikato

★ 5.0 (52)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Hand and Hand Early Learning Centre, Hamilton

Fairfield, Waikato

★ 5.0 (42)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Bunnies Childcare and Preschool

Cambridge, Waikato

★ 5.0 (38)20 Hrs ECE

Kindergarten

Central Kids Kindergartens - Rewi Street

Te Awamutu, Waikato

★ 5.0 (36)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

BestStart Huntington

Rototuna North, Waikato

★ 5.0 (32)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Playful Pathways Preschool Rototuna

Rototuna, Waikato

★ 5.0 (30)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

BestStart Borman Road

Rototuna North, Waikato

★ 5.0 (29)20 Hrs ECE

Kindergarten

Central Kids Kindergartens - Otorohanga

Otorohanga, Waikato

★ 5.0 (28)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Newstead Country Preschool

Hamilton Central, Waikato

★ 5.0 (27)20 Hrs ECE

Kindergarten

Central Kids Kindergartens - Kihikihi

Kihikihi, Waikato

★ 5.0 (27)20 Hrs ECE

Kindergarten

Central Kids Kindergartens - Huntly

Huntly, Waikato

★ 5.0 (26)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Pukeko Preschool Claudelands

Hamilton Central, Waikato

★ 5.0 (25)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Midcity Childcare

Hamilton Central, Waikato

★ 5.0 (24)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Educare Tamahere

Waikato, Waikato

★ 5.0 (21)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

BestStart Cambridge

Leamington, Waikato

★ 5.0 (19)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Kindercare Learning Centres - Frankton

Frankton, Waikato

★ 5.0 (19)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

BestStart Powells Road Kindy

Fairview Downs, Waikato

★ 5.0 (18)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

BestStart Te Heuheu Street Kindy

Taupo, Waikato

★ 5.0 (17)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Active Explorers Melville

Melville, Waikato

★ 5.0 (17)20 Hrs ECE

Kindergarten

Tuakau Kindergarten

Tuakau, Waikato

★ 5.0 (16)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

BestStart Lakeside Village

Te Kauwhata, Waikato

★ 5.0 (16)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Busy Bees Grandview Road

Nawton, Waikato

★ 5.0 (15)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Pokeno Explorers Ltd t/a Urban Explorers

Pokeno, Waikato

★ 5.0 (15)20 Hrs ECE

Suburbs in Waikato

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Whitianga 7 Glenview 6 Hillcrest 6 Otorohanga 6 Paeroa 6 Pokeno 6 Pukete 6 Te Aroha 6 Te Kuiti 6 Enderley 5 Fairfield 5 Hamilton 5 Raglan 5 Te Kauwhata 5 Rototuna North 4 Whangamata 4 Dinsdale 3 Forest Lake 3 Gordonton 3 Ngatea 3 Nukuhau 3 Pirongia 3 Reporoa 3 Tamahere 3 Taupiri 3 Turua 3 Atiamuri 2 Auckland 2 Coromandel 2 Deanwell 2 Horotiu 2 Kihikihi 2 Mangakino 2 Ohaupo 2 Piopio 2 Tauwhare-Hamilton 2 Te Kowhai 2 Temple View 2 Tirau 2 Waitoa 2 Whakamaru 2 Whatawhata 2 Aria 1 Burbush 1 Central 1 Colville 1 Fairview Downs 1 Hamilton North 1 Horohoro 1 Kawhia 1 Kerepehi 1 Kinloch-Taupo 1 Kuaotunu 1 Maihiihi 1 Manaia 1 Matangi 1 Meremere 1 Newstead 1 Ngakuru 1 Onewhero 1 Otaua-Auckland 1 Pauanui Beach 1 Piranui Pa 1 Port Waikato 1 Pukekawa 1 Rotokauri 1 Rukuhia 1 Silverdale-Hamilton 1 St Andrews-Hamilton 1 Taharoa 1 Tairua 1 Tauhara 1 Tauhei 1 Te Miro 1 Te Pahu 1 Te Puru 1 Waharoa 1 Waikato 1 Waikite Valley 1 Waitahanui 1 Whitiora 1

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About childcare in Waikato

Waikato has 481 licensed early-childhood services across 105 suburbs, from full-day education & care centres and sessional kindergartens to Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based educators. 480 offer 20 Hours ECE for eligible tamariki.

Every listing is drawn from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory and refreshed nightly. Use Smart Match to send one enquiry to the best-fit centres near you.

Frequently asked questions

How many childcare centres are there in Waikato?

Waikato has 481 licensed early-childhood services across 105 suburbs — education & care centres, kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based educators — all listed on Parent.nz and refreshed nightly from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory.

Which childcare in Waikato offers 20 Hours ECE?

480 of the 481 licensed services in Waikato offer 20 Hours ECE funding for eligible children aged 3–5. You can filter by 20 Hours ECE, age and availability on any suburb page.

How do I find a childcare centre with spaces near me in Waikato?

Pick your suburb from the list above to compare centres side by side, filter by availability, then send a single enquiry — or use Smart Match to have Parent.nz shortlist the best-fit centres and enquire on your behalf.

What types of childcare are available in Waikato?

You'll find full-day education & care centres, sessional kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo (te reo Māori immersion), Playcentres (parent-led) and home-based educators across Waikato. Browse by type above to see every option.