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!

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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!

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Visit our newest Early Education Centre!

► Kay Road Early Education Centre

Kay Road Early Education Centre, at 100 Kay Road Flagstaff, is the newest service in the Early Education Waikato portfolio and is now open for children!

Kay Road offers the same high quality care and education we are renowned for.

Kay Road EEC is located on the fringe of Hamilton City, with a wonderful rural outlook but close to River Road and Borman Road for convenience of families in Hamilton's north.

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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