Hospital Based 20 Hours ECE

Waikids Early Childhood Centre

Hamilton, Hamilton Central

Ages

Unknown

Roll Size

31 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Waikids Early Childhood Centre

Waikids Early Childhood Centre is a hospital based in Hamilton Central, Hamilton, with children currently enrolled aged Unknown. It’s well suited for children and whānau who need early learning support while receiving hospital care or during treatment. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

About Hospital Based

Hospital-based early childhood services provide care and education for young children who are in hospital or who have whānau receiving medical care, offering play-based learning and emotional support in a sensitive setting. These centres cater to families needing safe, compassionate early learning opportunities during hospital stays or treatment periods.

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 Waikids Early Childhood Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.