Our Location > Chartwell Kindergarten

Hours	Monday - Friday Extended Day: Any 6.5 – 7.5hrs between 8am – 3.30pm Morning: Any 4 - 4.5hrs between 8am - 12.30pm Afternoon: Any 3 - 3.5hrs between 12pm - 3.30pm 20 Hours free from 2 years old. $5.00 per hour for any additional hours* (*NOTE: $8 per hour if you have attested any of your 20 ECE Hours at another service)
Contact	P 07 855 3721 E chartwell@kindergarten.org.nz 0800 CHILDREN (244 537)
Address	13 Herbert Road, Hamilton
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Enrol from birth. 20 FREE Hours from 2 years of age.

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About Chartwell Kindergarten

Chartwell Kindergartens Waikato is well-respected for providing high quality, affordable education and childcare in Hamilton.

Warm & welcoming staff who are passionate about teaching and learning.
Safe, caring and stimulating environment.
Well-resourced and huge outdoor play area with mature trees & landscaped gardens.
Children develop social skills, understanding and respect for others
Learning based on the NZ Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki.
Value family/whānau and kindergarten partnership.
An exclusive early childhood partnership with the Enviroschools Programme (eg. recycling, composting, gardening).
We are part of the healthy heart award programme
Cool 4 school

"Friendly, kind teachers who obviously really care for the students well being."

- Family Survey

"Children enjoy exploring the indoor and outdoor environments which are thoughtfully presented and arranged."

- ERO Report

"A very warm, welcoming place wtih fabulous resources and experienced, knowledgeable staff."

- Family Survey.

Our qualified staff carefully plan programmes that fulfil the early childhood curriculum. We aim to ensure children are competent, confident and successful learners. Children will learn and develop:

A strong foundation with numeracy and literacy interests
Art, creativity, music and active movement
An understanding of sustainability and their environment
The importance of New Zealand's heritage
Social and emotional competencies
Self confidence, and building on dispositions for lifelong learning
Learning skills such as independence, creativity and curiosity
Friendships that may last throughout their schooling
Relationships with consistent, familiar teachers
The ability of being part of the Kindergarten kaupapa and a feeling of belonging.

Teachers provide learning experiences that prepare your child for school which include numeracy, literacy & language, Enviroschools , culture and identity, puzzles & games, creative arts, sand & water play, trips, cool 4 school, child friendships… and more!

Children work together alongside Kaiako who build on their interests and strengths, enjoying a child led environment that provides choices of learning throughout the day. We invite whaanau contributions to our programme, and promote strong relationships between home and kindergarten.