KIDS CAVE

About KIDS CAVE
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 KIDS CAVE, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
KIDS CAVE currently has a roll of 57 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (39% of the roll), alongside māori, 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
“Both of my grandchildren have gone here and have enjoyed their experiences, they have learned lots, enjoyed the meals prepared and overall it has been a great experience. Staff are very nice and approachable.”
“Highly recommend both my children attend Kids Cave Hamilton, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the care and attention they received. The staff were incredibly welcoming, professional, and genuinely invested in the well-being and happiness of the kids. From the moment they started , I felt confident that my children were in safe hands. The environment is clean, secure, and thoughtfully set up to keep kids both entertained and engaged. My children came home full of stories about all the fun they had — from creative activities to playtime with new friends. It’s such a relief to find a place where you can trust the team to not only watch over your children but also make sure they feel comfortable, valued, and cared for. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Kids Cave Hamilton for doing such an amazing job. We’ll definitely be back!”
“🌟 Highly Recommended 🌟 Kids Cave Learning Centre is such a welcoming and nurturing place for children to learn, play, and grow. The teachers are patient, caring, and genuinely dedicated to each child’s well-being and development. The activities are creative and engaging, and the environment feels safe and happy. My child loves going there every day ,I truly recommend Kids Cave to any parent looking for a place that feels like a second home for their little ones. ❤️ Thank you team”
“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.”
“Fantastic Childcare Centre! We’ve had a wonderful experience with Kids Cave. The staff are warm, nurturing, and genuinely care about each child’s development. The environment is safe, clean, and filled with engaging activities that promote learning through play. Communication with parents is excellent—we always feel informed and included in our child’s progress. Our child is happy, confident, and thriving thanks to the love and support from the amazing team. Highly recommend this centre to any parents looking for quality early childhood education!”
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