Waikato Kindergarten Association includes 5 Early Education Waikato centres providing quality child care & child education with Qualified Teachers in large purpose built facilities, 20 Free ECE Hours.
Enrol from birth at one of our 34 locations (including 29 Waikato Kindergartens):
Kindergartens Waikato: Start from 2 years old. Morning, Afternoon & School Day sessions.
Early Education Waikato: Start from 3 months old. Open 7.30am – 5.30pm. Healthy Heart Award meals.
The Waikato Kindergarten Association provides more than just childcare its “Where Children Learn”.
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.
Early Education Centres Waikato are part of the Waikato Kindergarten Association.
What age should I enrol my child?
To secure your space we encourage enrolments from birth. We can then give you an approximate start date.
What age will my child start?
From 3 months old at Early Education Waikato
How much will it cost?
We offer 20 Free ECE Hours, which means we are part of the government scheme which allows all children over three years old to have 20 free hours at any Kindergartens Waikato or Early Education Waikato.
What hours will my child attend?
Early Education Waikato offers full day sessions
What will my child need to bring?
Early Education Waikato
- Spare set of clothes
- Sunhat (supplied free)
- Nappies if required
- Bottle/s of milk or formula if required
A cook prepares quality Healthy Heart award meals at Early Education Waikato centres.
How do I enrol my child?
Use one of the following methods:
- Complete a Vacancy Enquiry form online
- Call us on 0800 CHILDREN (244 537)
- Email wka@kindergarten.org.nz
- Visit your preferred centre
What happens on a day-to-day basis?
We never have a dull moment! Our qualified teachers carefully plan programmes that prepare your child for school.
Learning Activities: Teachers provide learning extensions which include numeracy and numbers, literacy and language, nature & science, computers and technology, puzzles and games, creative arts, sand and water play, trips, transition to school programme, child friendships and more!
