Te Rapa Early Education Centre

Te Rapa Early Education Waikato is purpose-built providing inclusive, high quality early childhood education and childcare in Hamilton. We operate separate infants, toddlers and kindergarten areas to enhance children’s learning. The programme is based on planned experiences and is responsive to children’s individual interests and needs.  

Separate Learning Areas (approx ages)

Infants Room: 3 months - 20 months

Toddler Room: 20 months - 3 years

Kindergarten Room: 3 years - School

• Provides inclusive, high quality early education & care.
• Warm & welcoming qualified staff who are passionate about caring and learning.
• Teachers work with infants so that routines and a strong sense of belonging is nurtured.
• Well resourced and large grassed outdoor play area framed by a large park area.
• Cook prepares quality nutritious meals. Healthy Heart Award Pa Hareke (Highest level of Heart Foundation NZ)
• Children develop social interaction and respect.
• Learning is based on the NZ Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki.
• An exclusive early childhood partnership with the Enviroschools Programme (eg. recycling, composting, gardening).
• In Partnership with Sports Waikato Under5 Energize to eat healthy, be active & have fun! 
• Value family/whānau and centre partnership.
• Opportunies are provided for children to explore and learn according to their individual needs and interests.
• Commitment to reflect our bicultural heritage.
• Transition to school programme.