Auckland Kindergarten Association in Howick
4 licensed centres · Auckland
Auckland Kindergarten Association centres in Howick
Somerville Kindergarten
ERO assessed Somerville Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong performance in children's wellbeing, with a positive sense of belonging and good support for emotional and care needs. Curriculum planning and leadership were graded as competent, though the service was not assessed as well placed overall.
Botany Downs Kindergarten
ERO assessed Botany Downs Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received an A grade for whānau partnership, demonstrating strong family communication and collaborative support, and a B grade for bicultural practice, with te reo Māori use identified as an area for strengthening.
Highland Park Kindergarten
ERO assessed Highland Park Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning (A grade), and sound bicultural practice (B grade).
Howick Kindergarten
ERO assessed Howick Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning (Grade B) and leadership and governance (Grade B), while whānau partnership (Grade C) and bicultural practice (Grade C) were noted as areas for development.
Alternative centres in Howick
8 other licensed ECE centres in Howick from different operators.
Kids Crafty Clubs Learning Centre
Kids Crafty Clubs Learning Centre is an education and care service in Howick with a current roll of 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from August 2022 identifies health and safety as a B-grade area, with non-compliances addressed after the review and regulatory standards being met, though monitoring is required.
The Childrens Corner Howick
The Childrens Corner Howick is an education and care service in Howick with a current roll of 34 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the service demonstrates bicultural practice through integration of te reo and tikanga, with cultural learning opportunities provided.
St Andrews Chilton Kindergarten
St Andrews Chilton Kindergarten is an education and care service in Howick with a current roll of 35 children. Our analysis of the June 2022 ERO report found Sound grades across Curriculum & learning, Whānau partnership, and Health & safety, with noted strengths in play-based pedagogy, te ao Māori integration, and responsive whānau engagement.
Howick Baptist Church Kindergarten
Howick Baptist Church Kindergarten is an education and care service in Howick, Auckland, with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from June 2021 identifies children's wellbeing as a strength, with evidence of a strong sense of belonging, confident children, and positive social-emotional outcomes.
Howick KIDS Early Learning Centre
ERO assessed Howick KIDS Early Learning Centre as Not well placed in April 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong performance in children's wellbeing, but identified areas for development in bicultural practice, whānau partnership communication, and health and safety procedures.
Uxbridge Early Learning Centre
Uxbridge Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Howick with a current roll of 24 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates confident bicultural practice, with te reo Māori used regularly in routines and participation in karakia and waiata.
BestStart Howick
ERO assessed BestStart Howick as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance, with observations noting sound practices in place alongside areas for development including strengthened assessment and enhanced infant provision responsiveness.
Howick Playcentre
Frequently asked
- How many Auckland Kindergarten Association centres are in Howick?
- Auckland Kindergarten Association operates 4 centres in Howick, Auckland: Somerville Kindergarten, Botany Downs Kindergarten, Highland Park Kindergarten, Howick Kindergarten.
- Do Auckland Kindergarten Association centres in Howick offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 4 Auckland Kindergarten Association centres in Howick participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds. Confirm directly with each centre for current participation and any optional charges.
- What are alternatives to Auckland Kindergarten Association in Howick?
- Other licensed early childhood centres in Howick include: Kids Crafty Clubs Learning Centre, The Childrens Corner Howick, St Andrews Chilton Kindergarten, Howick Baptist Church Kindergarten, Howick KIDS Early Learning Centre. See the full suburb listing for all options.
- How do I enrol with Auckland Kindergarten Association in Howick?
- Contact each centre directly — phone or email is shown on its profile. Most NZ ECE operators run their own waitlist; there is no central enrolment system. Visit Auckland Kindergarten Association's national site at https://www.aka.org.nz or browse individual centre profiles below.
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