Child center in Hamilton

“EXCELLENT DAYCARE!! I MOVED MY YEAR OLD BABY TO LEARN A LOT FROM ANOTHER PROVIDER AND THAT WAS THE BEST DECISION I MADE. HE IS NO LONGER COUGHING AND HAVING RUNNING NOSE. HIS WHOLE ATTITUDE CHANGED HE IS A HAPPY BABY. ALWAYS SMILING. THE TEACHERS ARE SO AMAZING AND YOU CAN SEE THAT THEY HAVE A PASSION FOR CHILDREN AND THERE CAREER. THE OWNER IS VERY ACCOMODATING AND OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS AND SHE WOULD HELP WHERE EVER SHE CAN. WELL DONE TEAM OF EXCELLENCE.”

“Bright Beginnings Early Learning Centre - Hamilton is like a second home to my 2 little girls. They are very supportive of the children’s early learning and individual development. The rooms are spacious, warm and cozy and provide different kinds of resources for the children to explore. My girls are always excited to go to kindy every morning. Since I have also recently become part of this centre, it’s good to know and see for myself how things work in the centre and how very passionate the staff are in looking after every child like they are family. As a parent, it gives me the peace of mind that my children are in good hands and are well taken cared of. Definitely made the right decision to enroll our children here.”

“I enrolled my son at midcity following my niece attending almost 10 years ago and the amazing experience she had. Midcity from the start always made me feel so comfortable and reassured being a new mum and I’m so grateful for the love and care they provided and still provide my two sons. The teachers are so supportive with different learning and creating an environment that allows my kids to explore and grow. Thank you so much for all you do!!”

“6 Years ago our oldest daughter now 8 started with Central Kids in Huntly, a year and a half later her little sister joined and in 2024 at 2 years old our son joined them. For 6years our children have have had the greatest teachers and learning experiences. They truly deserve 10 stars. Thank you Central Kids!”

“3 of our children have attended Big Hugz. 2 of them with neurodivergence and our youngest with a physical disability. Yvonne and her team are and have been amazing throughout our daycare journey and our children that have maintained close relationships with their teachers. Would 1000% recommend if you're looking for an intimate setting with smaller numbers for your children.”

“The best daycare centre ever!! The staff is amazing, always friendly and approachable. Great variety of fun and educational activities indoors as well as outdoors for my little one. Will most definitely recommend this centre to anyone!!”

“What a lovely place! Both the kids rooms and teachers are amazing. The facilities are awesome for kids! Definitely worth the look.”

“A wonderful preschool. Our daughter attended for 2 years before school and she loved it. There is a lot of outdoors time, including a morning walk each day, and time spent with animals and on the farm. The teachers are all wonderful, and there is minimal staff changes which allows the children to be settled and safe. The children have a good routine, while still being allowed free time to explore and be themselves. I would recommend this preschool to anyone wanting independent, confident and kind children, as these are the attributes I believe Newstead Preschool teaches.”

“As soon as my kids walked through the gates they didn't want to come home. My kids have thrived more here then their last childcare. Friendly staff, warm atmosphere, i would happily recommend this kindy to all others looking for childcare in our area.”

“A lovely centre with kind teachers and admin staff. Yummy menu for the children too. Lots of resources for little minds to develop and thrive. Nice outdoor area too. Thanks for taking care of my child.”

“Definitely a great place for your children! My twins have absolutely loved their time here, the outside area is so large for the kids who love being outdoors, inside is set up with different things each day which my girls love. They have built amazing friendships here and the teachers are incredible and so so easy to get along with! 100% recommend to others!”

“Bunnies currently serves as both my workplace and education provider for my son. When I went for my first visit 2 years ago, I was impressed by the size of the learning environment and the welcoming atmosphere. But I knew I wanted to stay after talking with the people there. The staff are friendly, they listen and are supportive of every child and family that walk through their door. It is a place that inspires me everyday as a teacher. I love that I can watch my son grow and develop before my eyes, guided by incredible teachers who have taken the time to know him. Bunnies is a place you've got to see for yourself, to truly appreciate everything that makes it special.”

“My son has been attending the centre for 10 months now, and he's been so happy. The team at Tiny Hands (babies) is great, kind, supportive, and accommodating to my son's needs. I highly recommend this centre.”

“New Shoots is a great daycare. My kids have allergies and this has never been an issue for the staff. My kids love going to daycare, always have a great day. The fact they have days off site is fantastic. My son loves Explorers. So good for them.”

“Amazing facility with great community vibe. Massive out door area with real grass and animals for children to interact with. My child loves going every day”

“I absolutely recommend this centre to everyone with toddlers and pre schoolers. The staff here are highly attentive to my sons extra needs, and most importantly their communication is top tier. I will be sad when my son graduates to school”

“Busy hands Montessori is an amazing place. All the teachers are very kind and friendly. Our daughter had great time in Busy hands Montessori. Our daughter learned many things happily in the Montessori. And she learned how to handle the emotions, respect each other and to be kind to others. All the teachers doing great work and they love all the children. And our daughter had a great time with them in Busy hands Montessori.”

“Very welcoming. Boy and my baby girl love it here. Awesome people, kids settled in easy family like environment and staff very helpful. thanks heaps.”

“My son has being coming to Hazlemere for a couple of years, and we are genuinely so sad for when he starts school. The kaiako are absolutely incredible and have such passion for what they do. My son has absolutely thrived and it has helped him become independent and ready for school. Highly recommend for any parents.”

“Haven't been. Hear great things about the place.thank you”

“Highly Recommend! Amazing ECE Centre!! Kids Cave is a wonderfully caring, family-owned centre that cares deeply about the children they look after and their families. I would recommend this centre in a heartbeat to anyone who values a positive environment where the children are given enriching play that is tailored to the children's needs and interests. Thoughtful play is provided for the children to help with the different stages of learning that they need. The centre owners are hands-on and take a genuine interest in each child's development and happiness. I am happy leaving my child in their care as I know they will be looked after. They have put their heart and soul into this centre, which shows through in their leadership of the teams. The centre manager helps create a happy, positive environment for the children and parents and takes any concerns we have and addresses them promptly from her wealth of knowledge and expertise. My child adores her teachers here and runs to give them a cuddle when she enters each morning. The teachers obviously have a great working relationship with one another, which filters down to the care they are able to collectively give to the children. Learning stories are written with lots of photos included that showcase the learning through play the children have been participating in, and have thought-out goals for the children with actions on how to achieve these goals for my child. Te Whaaraki, the New Zealand Curriculum for ECE children, can be seen in action through the planning and learning opportunities the teachers provide. Kids Cave provides all the food for the children, which is prepared and cooked onsite. My child loves the meals she has here, which are nutritionally balanced to meet her growing body needs. I give Kids Cave, Hamilton, a full 5 star review and highly recommend them to my family and friends. They are a centre who goes above and beyond looking after the children in their care.”

“My daughter is in Go Bananas Childcare Horotiu and she had a smooth transition from her previous childcare to here as the teachers are amazing in making sure that my daughter is feeling comfortable. From the management to the teachers and administrator everyone is pleasant. Glad that my daughter is at the right place.”

“This daycare is like a diamond in the rough. When we were looking for daycare options we must have googled and visited a dozen different daycares with no luck. Then we just happened to drive pass this little gem and thought "let's visit this one". We're so glad we did. Best daycare of the lot. Our son is learning so much and has such an amazing time. Staff here are incredible and the children are too. 10/10, highly recommend.”

“The staff are lovely and so attentive and caring. They keep on regular communication if there are any issues and will actively work with you for your little ones individual learning needs. They have made the transition to daycare and back to work so easy for me and my boy. Highly recommend them!”

“Play to learn has been great for our son who started there when he was 6 months old. The smaller centre is lovely as it has created an environment where it is easy to form strong relationships between children and carers as well as other whaanau. We have been very happy with the care our son receives - thank you Kylee & team”

“Could not recommend this centre enough. My 2 children were there for over 3 years and they absolutely thrived. The centre manager & all the teacher go above and beyond for all the children. Their resources are amazing, the kids would always come home telling me all the new/different activities they’d do. We will miss Active Explorers Farnborough so much.”

“Quite possibly one of the best cafes I have been to in Hamilton. Anytime I am in the area I like to have a sit down, drink some tea and enjoy their eggs on toast. Lovely food, lovely staff; just lovely all round. Never miss.”

“Love this centre and the staff. My son started attending at 4months old and they have made me feel comfortable since day”