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Taulapapa Leata Su'a Aoga Amata offers diverse learning opportunities across indoor and outdoor settings. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and bicultural practice, though leadership and governance has areas requiring development, including non-compliance in human resource management processes and regular appraisal systems.

Lovingcare Kindergarten is an education and care service in Henderson with a current roll of 30 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from January 2023 indicates that te reo Māori and tikanga are naturally embedded in the service, with an identified area for growth in cultural competency.

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Kindercare Learning Centres - Henderson

Education & Care · Henderson

Kindercare Learning Centres

ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in its 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the centre performed well in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance, but identified bicultural practice as an area needing further development.

Country Kids was reviewed by ERO on 6 September 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report shows B grades across whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service has addressed non-compliances and demonstrates positive engagement with families, though ongoing monitoring of compliance is required.

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Kindercare Learning Centres - Lincoln

Education & Care · Henderson

Kindercare Learning Centres

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in November 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership, with curriculum and learning grounded in Te Whāriki. Bicultural practice was identified as an area for development.

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Bear Park Henderson

Education & Care · Henderson

Bear Park

Bear Park Henderson received an Akarangi review in February 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved A grades for curriculum and learning (with strong intentional teaching and Te Whāriki implementation evident) and for children's wellbeing (with skilled fostering of belonging and emotional wellbeing across age groups).

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BestStart Montessori The Children's House

Education & Care · Henderson

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound alignment between the Montessori approach and Te Whāriki in curriculum and learning, with effective assessment and co-construction. Children demonstrated settledness, confidence, and positive relationships with a strong sense of belonging.

Lincoln Road Childcare & Kindergarten is an education and care service in Henderson with 32 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report (July 2023) found the service graded B in bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service has addressed previous non-compliances and maintains a clear leadership structure with qualified teaching staff.

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Active Explorers Swanson

Education & Care · Henderson

Active Explorers

ERO assessed Active Explorers Swanson as Not well placed in their 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with areas for growth noted in curriculum delivery and strategic planning.

Krafty Kidz is an education and care service in Henderson with 27 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong relationships supporting children's wellbeing and engagement, and regular family partnerships. Leadership and governance systems are emerging, with professional learning and evaluation in early stages.

Olive Shoots Early Childhood Centre is an education and care service in Henderson with a roll of 65 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies consistent B grades across curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The centre has addressed previously identified health and safety non-compliances and maintains systems for monitoring, though there is scope to strengthen internal evaluation.

Babies & Buddies Early Childhood Centre is an education and care service in Henderson with a roll of 30 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identified developing areas across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, with each dimension graded C. The service is in early stages of establishing systematic approaches to parent voice and cultural integration.

Creative Minds Childcare Centre is an education and care service in Henderson. Our analysis of the ERO report found bicultural practice graded as B, with te reo and tikanga integrated into daily practice and children developing te ao Māori knowledge.

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Learning Adventures Henderson

Education & Care · Henderson

Learning Adventures

ERO assessed Learning Adventures Henderson as Not well placed in November 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum alignment with Te Whāriki, whānau partnership through online portfolios, integrated te reo Māori practice, and health and safety practices. Leadership and governance was graded lower, with the service undergoing leadership transition and needing stronger internal evaluation practices at that time.

Central Park Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Henderson with a current roll of 82 children. ERO's February 2023 review found strengths in bicultural practice, with a language-rich environment reflecting Māori as tangata whenua. However, our analysis of the ERO report identified significant concerns in health and safety, including non-compliance with fire evacuation scheme approval that requires urgent attention.

Paramount Grove is an education and care service in Henderson with 90 children currently enrolled. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies variable teaching practices and inconsistent curriculum implementation across age groups. The service demonstrates strong children's wellbeing with positive relationships supporting transitions, and maintains good communication and engagement with whānau.

The Vines Early Learning is an education and care service in Henderson with 125 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies areas for development across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, with health and safety assessed as meeting requirements.

Flying Kiwi Preschool is an education and care service in Henderson, Auckland with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies Health & Safety and Leadership & Governance as both B-graded dimensions. The service addressed non-compliances identified during the visit and operates with a qualified centre manager and established governance structure.

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BestStart Montel Avenue

Education & Care · Henderson

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Montel Avenue as Not well placed in April 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound curriculum teaching and health and safety systems (Grade B), but noted bicultural practice was in early stages with te reo knowledge development as an ongoing goal (Grade C). Leadership demonstrated a collaborative approach supporting improvement.

Henderson Valley Private Kindergarten is an education and care service in Henderson with a current roll of 70 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates a B grade in whānau partnership, with parents consulted consistently and partnerships established for individual goal-setting. Leadership and governance received a C grade, with internal evaluation systems emerging but lacking impact measurement, and team leadership development not yet supported.

Happy Kids Preschool is an education and care service in Henderson with 45 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report grades Children's wellbeing and Health & safety both as B, indicating children show secure belonging and confidence in a supportive environment, with management assurance and legal compliance areas reviewed.

Adventure Valley Childcare is an education and care service in Henderson with a current roll of 60 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies consistent strengths across children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, all graded B. The service has a clear leadership structure and responsive approach to supporting children and families.

ERO assessed this Henderson education and care service as Not well placed in 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum planning (B grade) but identified areas needing development: whānau partnership and bicultural practice both require strengthening, with more formal inclusion of parent voice and aspirations, and deeper integration of te reo and cultural practices needed.

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Barnardos Early Learning Centre Henderson

Education & Care · Henderson

Barnardos New Zealand

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in February 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance (all graded B), but identified bicultural practice as an area requiring development (graded C), with particular focus needed on strengthening the bicultural curriculum and reflecting Māori as tangata whenua.

Kelly's Preschool is an education and care service in Henderson with 30 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates B grades for Health & safety and Leadership & governance, with management demonstrating legal compliance assurance and strategic systems emerging in governance.

ACG Sunderland Preschool is an education and care service in Henderson with a current roll of 80. Our analysis of the July 2023 ERO report shows Health & safety and Leadership & governance both graded B, with bicultural practice graded C and identified as an area needing development, particularly in Te Tiriti understanding.

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Lollipops Swanson

Education & Care · Henderson

Lollipops Educare

ERO assessed Lollipops Swanson as Not well placed in April 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum and learning practices with identified scope for extension, health and safety systems in place with ratios above minimum, and developing leadership with clear strategic direction.

Co Kids is an education and care service in Henderson with a current roll of 98 children. An ERO review in March 2024 found developing practices across curriculum planning, bicultural practice, and leadership. Our analysis of the ERO report identified areas where intentional use of Te Whāriki outcomes, monitoring of bicultural progress, and team capabilities through professional development need strengthening.

Henderson Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Henderson with a current roll of 50. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the centre meets regulatory standards for health and safety, and leaders actively seek guidance to support diverse children's needs.

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Go Bananas Childcare Te Atatu

Education & Care · Henderson

Go Bananas Childcare

Go Bananas Childcare Te Atatu is an 80-child education and care service in Henderson. Our analysis of the ERO report from January 2023 found the service graded as B across bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.

Dream Catchers Preschool is an education and care service in Henderson with a current roll of 30 children. An ERO Akanuku review in June 2023 assessed the service across key areas. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B in bicultural practice, with Te Tiriti commitment evident and cultural opportunities provided. Health and safety was also graded B, with the service now taking reasonable steps to meet standards after previous non-compliance. Leadership and governance received a B grade, with qualified leadership in place and a structured team.

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Summerland Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Henderson

Auckland Kindergarten Association

ERO assessed Summerland Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrated exemplary curriculum and learning with interest-based programming and strong portfolio assessment, and consistently strong children's wellbeing with effective belonging and peer support.

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Henderson Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Henderson

Auckland Kindergarten Association

ERO assessed Henderson Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning (responsive, child-led approach with intentional observation and assessment) and children's wellbeing (children showing confidence, belonging, and positive peer relationships), though overall the service required further development.

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Lincoln North Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Henderson

Auckland Kindergarten Association

ERO assessed Lincoln North Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified that curriculum and learning lacked challenge and variety, whānau partnership in learning needed development, bicultural practice required stronger integration, and leadership faced capacity challenges. Children's wellbeing was assessed as better developed, with respectful relationships and mixed-age play valued, though individualised responses could be improved.

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Sturges Road Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Henderson

Auckland Kindergarten Association

ERO assessed Sturges Road Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across all dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.

ERO assessed Sunnyvale Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum planning and assessment practices, strong children's wellbeing and belonging, active whānau partnership, and confirmed health and safety compliance across all areas, though all dimensions have scope for further development.

Glorious Kids Homebased Childcare is a home-based service in Henderson with a current roll of 60. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing and health & safety, with children developing warm relationships and a sense of belonging. The service is in early stages of developing bicultural practice and te reo Māori integration.

Little Rose Home-based Childcare is a home-based service in Henderson with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from October 2023 found strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership, with grades of B across these dimensions. A key development area identified is increasing te reo Māori and tikanga Māori opportunities, graded C.

Glorious Kids Homebased Childcare 1 is a home-based service in Henderson with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from November 2022 grades Children's wellbeing, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance all as B. The service has addressed previously identified non-compliances and provides a range of indoor and outdoor learning experiences with support for cultural confidence.

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Ngākau Mahana

Te Kōhanga Reo · Henderson

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Our analysis of the 2024 ERO report shows strengths in curriculum and language development (A grade) and sound health and safety practices (B grade). Leadership and governance (C grade) has room for improvement, particularly in staff appraisal systems and professional learning processes.

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Pōmāria

Te Kōhanga Reo · Henderson

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and bicultural practice, with te reo and tikanga deeply embedded across the service. Areas for development include formal child protection training completion, policy review, and updating strategic planning with broader whānau involvement.