# The Parent Circle

Find and compare trusted childcare providers across New Zealand.

[Open the website](https://theparentcircle.com/)

## Quick links

- [20 Hours ECE](https://theparentcircle.com/search?eceEligible=true)
- [Open spots](https://theparentcircle.com/search?openSpots=true)
- [Special needs support](https://theparentcircle.com/search?specialNeedsSupport=true)
- [Home-based care](https://theparentcircle.com/search?type=Homebased%20Network)

## Popular care types

- [Daycare & Childcare Centres](https://theparentcircle.com/care-types/daycare)
- [Kindergarten](https://theparentcircle.com/care-types/kindergarten)
- [Home-based Care](https://theparentcircle.com/care-types/home-based)
- [Te Kōhanga Reo](https://theparentcircle.com/care-types/kohanga-reo)
- [Playcentre](https://theparentcircle.com/care-types/playcentre)

## Featured listings


## Regional hubs

- [Auckland](https://theparentcircle.com/auckland)
- [Waikato](https://theparentcircle.com/waikato)
- [Wellington](https://theparentcircle.com/wellington)
- [Canterbury](https://theparentcircle.com/canterbury)

## Latest guides

- [Childcare in Waikato: Hamilton and the Greater Waikato Region (2026)](https://theparentcircle.com/blog/childcare-in-waikato-hamilton-guide-2026) — Looking for childcare in Waikato? This practical 2026 guide breaks down Hamilton, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, northern Waikato, Taupo, and smaller regional markets so you can build a shortlist that actually fits your week.
- [Childcare in Canterbury: Christchurch and Beyond (2026)](https://theparentcircle.com/blog/childcare-in-canterbury-christchurch-guide-2026) — Looking for childcare in Canterbury? This practical 2026 guide breaks down Christchurch, Rolleston, Rangiora, Timaru, Ashburton, and smaller districts so you can build a shortlist that actually fits your week.
- [Childcare in Wellington: A Practical Guide for Wellington Families (2026)](https://theparentcircle.com/blog/childcare-in-wellington-complete-guide-2026) — Looking for childcare in Wellington? This practical 2026 guide breaks down Wellington City, the Hutt Valley, Porirua, Kapiti Coast, and Wairarapa so you can build a shortlist that actually fits your week.

## Tools

- [Search childcare](https://theparentcircle.com/search)
- [Estimate costs](https://theparentcircle.com/cost-estimator)
- [Public API docs](https://theparentcircle.com/docs/api)