Auckland Kindergarten Association in Epsom

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Epsom South Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Epsom

Auckland Kindergarten Association

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and leadership, with bicultural practice and health and safety assessed as areas for development.

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Epsom North Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Epsom

Auckland Kindergarten Association

ERO assessed Epsom North Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all four dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Bicultural practice, and Health & safety. Te Whāriki implementation was evident, with strong peer relationships and bicultural practices including te reo Māori integration.

Little Dinosaurs is an education and care service in Epsom with a current roll of 27 children. An ERO review in January 2023 did not assign an overall placement. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with previously identified non-compliances addressed and 100% qualified teaching staff.

Aro Arataki is an education and care centre in Epsom with a current roll of 75 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from November 2022 indicates B grades across curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance. Previously identified non-compliances have been addressed.

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BestStart Gillies Avenue

Education & Care · Epsom

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum implementation and positive children's wellbeing (both graded B), with established whānau partnerships also graded B. Planning, assessment, and overall service effectiveness were identified as areas requiring development.

ERO reviewed this service in October 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates curriculum development and whānau partnerships are emerging, with work needed to strengthen assessment practices and family engagement. Health and safety systems meet legal requirements and are consistently maintained.