Hand and Hand Early Learning Centre, Hamilton
About Hand and Hand Early Learning Centre, Hamilton
About Education & Care Service
Education & Care Services are mainstream early learning centres that offer full-day or part-day care with a structured curriculum, qualified teachers, and a focus on learning through play. They cater to families needing flexible childcare options and wanting a balanced approach that supports social, physical, and early academic development in a diverse environment.
What Is 20 Hours ECE funding?
20 Hours ECE is a government-funded initiative that helps reduce the cost of early childhood education for families with tamariki aged 3–5. Eligible children can receive up to 20 hours of funded care and education each week at participating services. Centres can set their own enrolment patterns and may ask for optional charges, but the funded hours themselves should be free of compulsory fees. If you are unsure how this works at Hand and Hand Early Learning Centre, Hamilton, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Hand and Hand Early Learning Centre, Hamilton currently has a roll of 106 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Māori tamariki are the largest group (37% of the roll), alongside european, pacific, asian, other children.
Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education and were last updated on 01/07/2024.
Parent Reviews
“I’m so happy I found Hand and hand after my recent move to Hamilton. It’s such a great feeling picking my baby up and she’s well cared for, happy and learning new skills every day while having fun. The team is so easy to interact with, I often find myself wanting to stay and play with them. 100% recommend Hand and Hand Hamilton to anyone looking for a safe and fun environment to leave their precious kids with.”
“Hand and Hand has been nothing but amazing for my family! My oldest Son was a very shy boy and has now with help from all his lovely teachers, come out of his shell and is so much more interactive with people. The staff are super friendly and so so kind :) My baby has recently started as well and he loves it! So thankful for everyone at our centre.”
“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.”
“Amazing centre - we can not rate highly enough! We had out daughter in the Tiny Hands room (Hamilton Centre) for 8 months, the team were fantastic! They truly become like family to our daughter - super friendly, caring and created a nurturing environment for all the children. They helped our daughter grown and develop into a strong and independent little toddler. The centre itself is great, plenty of fun things for the children to do, always clean and the management are super helpful and accommodating. We were so sad that we had to leave when we moved away, but glad that our daughter got to build the relationships she did with her peers and carers while there. Thank you team!”
“I cannot say enough wonderful things about my son’s daycare! The staff are kind, patient, and dedicated to creating a warm and nurturing environment for the children. Every day, my son was excited to go, and that alone speaks volumes about how much he enjoyed his time there. The caregivers went above and beyond to ensure the kids were engaged in fun, educational activities that supported their development. The level of care and attention they gave to each child was evident in every interaction. Communication with parents was also excellent. I always felt informed about my son’s progress, daily routines, and any milestones he reached. It was so reassuring to know he was in such loving hands, and I truly appreciated the effort the staff put into making every child feel special and supported. If you’re looking for a daycare that feels like a second home, I can’t recommend this one enough. It’s a place filled with warmth, learning, and genuine care. Thank you to the amazing team for making my son’s first daycare experience so wonderful! Special thanks to Betty, Claire, Lucy and Jody :)”
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