Auckland Kindergarten Association in Auckland
102 licensed centres across 68 suburbs · Auckland
All Auckland Kindergarten Association centres in Auckland
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.
Te Atatu Village Kindergarten
ERO assessed this kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and leadership, but the curriculum and learning dimension was graded lower. The service caters for 40 children.
Glendowie Kindergarten
ERO assessed Glendowie Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice (all grade A), with solid performance in health & safety and leadership & governance (grade B).
Summerland Kindergarten
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.
Dannemora Kindergarten
ERO assessed Dannemora Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2018, despite strong individual dimension grades. Our analysis of the ERO report found exemplary practice in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and leadership, with sound health and safety procedures. The overall assessment suggests concerns beyond the graded dimensions that warranted the lower placement.
Snells Beach Kindergarten
ERO assessed Snells Beach Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service achieved a B grade for Curriculum & learning, with a play-based programme and emerging intentional teaching. Bicultural practice received a C grade, with development underway in te reo and tikanga supported by specialist input.
New Lynn Kindergarten
ERO assessed New Lynn Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, Bicultural practice, and Leadership & governance. The review noted effective responsive teaching and strong relationship-building, though Te Whāriki implementation was identified as needing strengthening.
Waterview Kindergarten
ERO assessed Waterview Kindergarten as Not well placed in December 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's engagement and wellbeing, whānau communication, and bicultural practice (all graded B), alongside opportunities to strengthen curriculum assessment planning and programme evaluation.
Pt Chevalier Kindergarten
Pt Chevalier Kindergarten had an ERO review in January 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and leadership & governance, indicating a supportive learning environment with clear educational direction.
Titirangi Kindergarten
Wellsford Kindergarten
ERO assessed Wellsford Kindergarten as Not well placed in April 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound curriculum planning, strong children's wellbeing, and good whānau partnerships, alongside embedded te reo Māori and developing leadership practices, all graded B across dimensions.
Anchorage Park Kindergarten
ERO assessed Anchorage Park Kindergarten as Not well placed in October 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved A grades across all five dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance.
Avondale Kindergarten
ERO assessed Avondale Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified curriculum and learning, and bicultural practice, as areas needing development (grade C). The service showed strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance (grade B across these dimensions).
Bairds Kindergarten
ERO assessed Bairds Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety (all graded B), but found curriculum and learning programmes lacked purposeful planning to extend children's learning dispositions (C), and leadership needed stronger critical inquiry into teaching effectiveness (C).
Bayview Kindergarten
ERO assessed Bayview Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing (grade A) and solid performance across curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance (all grade B). The service demonstrates strong relationships and a sense of belonging for children, with opportunities to develop depth in teaching practices and strengthen bicultural integration.
Belmont Bayswater Kindergarten
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found the kindergarten achieved B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance. The report noted effective teaching and good assessment, though identified a need to challenge children's thinking more deeply.
Beach Haven Kindergarten
ERO assessed Beach Haven Kindergarten as not well placed in December 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in whānau partnership (graded A) and solid performance across curriculum, wellbeing, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership (all graded B).
Birkenhead Kindergarten
ERO assessed Birkenhead Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership, with B grades across these areas. Bicultural practice was identified as an area for development, receiving a C grade, with ERO noting te reo Māori promotion could be strengthened through more intentional curriculum integration.
Blockhouse Bay Kindergarten
ERO assessed Blockhouse Bay Kindergarten as Not well placed in February 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and health and safety (all grade B), while whānau partnership and leadership and governance were graded C, indicating areas requiring development.
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.
Sunnynook Kindergarten
ERO assessed Sunnynook Kindergarten as Not well placed in February 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership, but noted bicultural practice as an area requiring deeper development in te reo and tikanga.
Bucklands Beach Kindergarten
ERO assessed Bucklands Beach Kindergarten as Not well placed in February 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades across all dimensions, including sound curriculum with documented maths and literacy focus, strong children's wellbeing and sense of belonging, collaborative whānau partnerships, recognition of Māori identity and whakapapa, met health and safety requirements, and good leadership with internal evaluation practices.
Cascades Kindergarten
ERO assessed Cascades Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound performance across dimensions including curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with all areas graded at B level.
Ellerslie Kindergarten
ERO assessed Ellerslie Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning (A), children's wellbeing (A), whānau partnership (A), and leadership and governance (A), with health and safety management at B grade.
Colwill Kindergarten
ERO assessed Colwill Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in whānau partnership and leadership & governance, with active family engagement and experienced leadership demonstrated.
Remuera Kindergarten
ERO assessed Remuera Kindergarten as Not well placed in their October 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received strong grades (mostly A) across curriculum, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership, with a B grade for health and safety.
Devonport Kindergarten
ERO assessed Devonport Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.
Don Buck Kindergarten
ERO assessed Don Buck Kindergarten as Not well placed in October 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, health and safety, and curriculum design (all graded B), but noted bicultural practice as developing (C), with recommendations to deepen curriculum challenge and strengthen assessment practices.
Favona Kindergarten
ERO assessed Favona Kindergarten as Not well placed in their June 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice (all graded A), with leadership and governance graded B.
Ferndale Kindergarten
ERO assessed Ferndale Kindergarten as Not well placed in September 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound Te Whāriki implementation with meaningful learning experiences (B grade) and effective integration of te reo and tikanga, though with identified opportunities to increase bicultural visibility (B grade).
Flatbush Kindergarten
ERO assessed Flatbush Kindergarten as Not well placed in February 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, indicating strengths in these areas alongside the overall placement.
Glen Eden Kindergarten
ERO assessed Glen Eden Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved a B grade for Curriculum & learning, with effective collaborative planning and positive learning outcomes, though opportunities were identified to strengthen assessment and Te Whāriki implementation.
Glen Innes Kindergarten
ERO assessed Glen Innes Kindergarten as Not well placed in their October 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service showed sound curriculum planning and assessment, and children were settled with strong relationships established. Bicultural practice was identified as an area for development, with opportunities to increase visibility of cultures in the learning environment.
Glenfield Kindergarten
ERO assessed Glenfield Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2017 review. No dimension grade data is available from this report.
Green Bay Kindergarten
ERO assessed Green Bay Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrated effective Te Whāriki implementation with intentional teaching across curriculum areas, and a developing bicultural curriculum with teacher support and ongoing commitment to strengthen.
Henderson Kindergarten
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.
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).
Hillsborough Kindergarten
ERO assessed Hillsborough Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, with a strong sense of belonging and positive relationships, while leadership and governance showed clear strategic direction though internal evaluation processes were developing.
Hobsonville Kindergarten
ERO assessed Hobsonville Kindergarten as Not well placed in February 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across all dimensions: curriculum and learning showed sound teaching practice but curriculum documentation needed strengthening; children demonstrated confidence and sustained engagement; whānau partnership and bicultural practice were positive; and leadership and governance showed effective distributed leadership with a collaborative team culture.
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.
Kauri Park Kindergarten
ERO assessed Kauri Park Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance.
Kingsdene Kindergarten
ERO assessed Kingsdene Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound pedagogy and responsive teaching in curriculum and learning (B grade), and strong peer relationships and sense of belonging in children's wellbeing (B grade).
Papatoetoe North Kindergarten
ERO assessed Papatoetoe North Kindergarten as not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found curriculum and learning practices to be developing, with a child-focused Te Whāriki programme and planning that links individual and group interests. Health and safety systems were in place, with legal compliance met.
Epsom South Kindergarten
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.
Freemans Bay Kindergarten
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound curriculum implementation with literacy, maths and science integration (grade B), active whānau partnership with family aspirations informing planning (grade B), and adequate health and safety systems (grade B), though some development was noted in documenting learning outcomes.
Lynfield Kindergarten
ERO assessed Lynfield Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance. The service has established Te Whāriki principles and digital partnership systems, though ERO identified areas for strengthening in consistent teaching approaches, Te Tiriti understanding, and internal evaluation record-keeping.
McNaughton Kindergarten
ERO assessed McNaughton Kindergarten as Not well placed in their October 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound curriculum and learning practices with effective play-based learning, positive children's wellbeing outcomes, integrated bicultural practice with te reo and tikanga, and attested compliance with health and safety obligations across all dimensions reviewed.
Mangere Bridge Kindergarten
ERO assessed Mangere Bridge Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum alignment and strong children's wellbeing and whānau partnership (all graded B), though bicultural practice was graded C, with teachers still building confidence in te reo Māori.
Marlborough Kindergarten
ERO assessed Marlborough Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across all five dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance.
Massey Kindergarten
ERO assessed Massey Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound performance across curriculum and learning (B grade), children's wellbeing (B grade), whānau partnership (B grade), and bicultural practice (B grade).
Mayfield Kindergarten
ERO assessed Mayfield Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in children's wellbeing and bicultural practice (both grade A), with effective curriculum planning evident (grade B). The service was not well placed overall despite these positive dimensions.
Meadowbank Kindergarten
ERO assessed Meadowbank Kindergarten as Not well placed in their May 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the curriculum and learning programme to be graded B, with a Te Whāriki-based approach and responsive planning in place, though some documentation improvements were identified as needed.
Milford Kindergarten
ERO assessed Milford Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B for bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The ERO report noted bicultural commitment is evident with opportunity to deepen te reo Māori use, compliance with legal health and safety requirements is confirmed, and leadership demonstrates a strong culture of improvement with scope to strengthen evaluation practices.
Mission Bay Kindergarten
ERO assessed Mission Bay Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound performance across curriculum design, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice, with all four dimensions graded B.
Morningside Kindergarten
ERO assessed Morningside Kindergarten as Not well placed in their April 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all five dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance.
Mt Eden Kindergarten
ERO assessed Mt Eden Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning (B grade), with strong Te Whāriki implementation and child-led learning. Whānau partnership and bicultural practice were also graded B, though opportunities exist to deepen local Māori history engagement.
Mt Roskill Kindergarten
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in their 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified Curriculum & learning as a strength, with exemplary child-initiated programming and responsive pedagogy.
Sylvia Park Kindergarten
ERO assessed Sylvia Park Kindergarten as Not well placed in January 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, and in children's wellbeing, with strong assessment and observation processes and an engaged, well-resourced environment.
Murdoch Park Kindergarten
ERO assessed Murdoch Park Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found Sound curriculum planning with emerging depth in science and maths, and Good whānau partnership communication with parent involvement opportunities.
Northcote Central Kindergarten
ERO assessed Northcote Central Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2015. Our analysis of the ERO report found the curriculum and learning dimension graded as B, with sound pedagogy and intentional teaching responsive to children's interests and learning dispositions.
Northcote Kindergarten
ERO assessed Northcote Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrates strength in whānau partnership, with active parent engagement and regular communication.
Omana Kindergarten
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum design, bicultural practice, and health and safety, but noted that whānau partnership and individual child planning require development.
Orakei Kindergarten
ERO assessed Orakei Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified Leadership & governance as a B grade, noting effective collaborative leadership and well-established internal evaluation with room for deeper practice.
Oratia Kindergarten
ERO assessed Oratia Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong performance across most dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance all received A grades, while health and safety received a B grade.
Otahuhu Kindergarten
ERO assessed Otahuhu Kindergarten as Not well placed in their October 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received A grades for curriculum and learning (with a highly responsive, Te Whāriki-based curriculum and strong cultural integration) and for children's wellbeing (with strong cultural belonging and identity evident in respectful peer relationships).
Owairaka Kindergarten
ERO assessed Owairaka Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum delivery within a play-based context and established health and safety systems, alongside positive whānau partnerships. Areas for development included strengthening assessment practices and bicultural approaches.
Pakuranga Kindergarten
ERO assessed Pakuranga Kindergarten as Not well placed in February 2019. The service demonstrated strong children's wellbeing and effective teaching practices aligned with Te Whāriki. Our analysis of the ERO report identified bicultural practice as an area for development, with te reo Māori present but deeper tikanga understanding needed.
Papatoetoe Kindergarten
ERO assessed Papatoetoe Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong performance in children's wellbeing and whānau partnership, with children demonstrating consistent belonging and social-emotional development, and families actively engaged through portfolio involvement.
Parnell Kindergarten
ERO assessed Parnell Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across all five dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance. The report noted effective curriculum aligned with Te Whāriki and positive relationships, with recommendations for strengthening assessment documentation.
Ponsonby Kindergarten
ERO assessed Ponsonby Kindergarten as not well placed in March 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning (A grade), children's wellbeing (A grade), and leadership and governance (A grade), with bicultural practice assessed as B grade.
Pt England Kindergarten
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in its 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified Children's wellbeing and Leadership & governance as B-graded dimensions, with children showing strong belonging and confidence, and effective distributed leadership noted among the team.
Ranui Kindergarten
ERO assessed Ranui Kindergarten as Not well placed in February 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety.
Lincoln North Kindergarten
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.
Glen Eden West Kindergarten
ERO assessed Glen Eden West Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, Bicultural practice, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance. The review noted Te Whāriki implementation, positive peer relationships among children, strengthening parent partnerships, embedded te reo and tikanga, confirmed legal compliance, and effective new leadership.
Roskill South Kindergarten
ERO assessed Roskill South Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found Health & safety graded B, with management assurance completed and legal compliance confirmed with sound systems in place.
Mt Albert Kindergarten
ERO assessed Mt Albert Kindergarten as Not well placed in June 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrated sound curriculum and learning approaches (B grade) and effective whānau partnership (B grade), but bicultural practice was emerging (C grade) with opportunities identified for philosophy review and enhanced parent engagement in bicultural development.
St Heliers Kindergarten
ERO assessed St Heliers Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across all dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.
Grey Lynn Kindergarten
ERO assessed Grey Lynn Kindergarten as Not well placed in February 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety as B-grade strengths, with bicultural practice rated C and noted as an area for further development.
St Johns Kindergarten
ERO assessed St Johns Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service delivered effective curriculum with Te Whāriki implementation (B grade), but identified gaps in bicultural practice (C grade) that require strengthening and increased community engagement. Health and safety compliance met legal requirements (B grade).
Sandringham Kindergarten
ERO assessed Sandringham Kindergarten as Not well placed. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and whānau partnership, with strengths in Te Whāriki-aligned planning, positive relationships, and family engagement.
Sturges Road Kindergarten
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.
Whenuapai Kindergarten
ERO assessed Whenuapai Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all four dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance. The report identified areas for improvement in internal evaluation processes.
Takapuna Kindergarten
ERO assessed Takapuna Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning (B grade) with strong Te Whāriki implementation and collaborative teaching, and in leadership and governance (B grade) with sound strategic direction. The overall Not well placed rating indicates concerns across the service's wider operations and effectiveness.
Te Atatu Peninsula Kindergarten
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and leadership, with competent health and safety management, though the overall ERO assessment indicated areas requiring development.
Te Atatu South Kindergarten
ERO assessed Te Atatu South Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found children's wellbeing and bicultural practice were graded B, while leadership and governance was graded C, with ERO noting that professional learning and internal evaluation capacity required further development.
Westlake Forrest Hill Kindergarten
ERO assessed this kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found Sound grades (B) across curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with notes on intentional pedagogy, professional learning in te reo and tikanga, compliance with safety requirements, and collaborative leadership.
Westmere Kindergarten
ERO assessed Westmere Kindergarten as Not well placed in February 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and leadership, with whānau partnership assessed as an area requiring development. The service operates as a kindergarten with a current roll of 40 children in Westmere, Auckland.
Farm Cove Kindergarten
ERO assessed Farm Cove Kindergarten as not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded A in curriculum and learning (with teaching fully founded on Te Whāriki principles), children's wellbeing (children showed confidence and eagerness to learn), and leadership and governance (head teacher provided professional leadership with shared vision).
Yendarra Kindergarten
ERO assessed Yendarra Kindergarten as Not well placed in February 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved grade B across all five dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, Bicultural practice, and Health & safety.
Oranga Kindergarten
ERO assessed Oranga Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice (all graded B), with leadership and governance graded C as new systems were being established.
Laingholm Kindergarten
ERO assessed Laingholm Kindergarten as not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found curriculum and learning was graded A, with intentional teaching well-planned, shared adult-child activities, and meaningful literacy opportunities.
Taupaki Kindergarten
ERO assessed Taupaki Kindergarten as Not well placed in October 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all grade B), with curriculum planning and evaluation as developing areas. Bicultural practice was graded C, with ERO noting this as an identified area for strengthening te ao Māori integration.
Birdwood Kindergarten
ERO assessed Birdwood Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice (all graded B), with leadership and governance identified as an area requiring further development (graded C).
Chelsea Kindergarten
ERO assessed Chelsea Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2015. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates children's wellbeing was graded B, with children demonstrating strong social-emotional outcomes and positive peer relationships. Health and safety was also graded B, with sound systems established for health, safety and legal compliance requirements.
Waiheke Island Kindergarten
ERO assessed Waiheke Island Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2017 review. No detailed dimension grades are currently available for this service.
Waitakere Kindergarten
ERO assessed Waitakere Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice (all grade B), with curriculum and learning also graded B but identified as needing strengthening in assessment and planning.
Aorere Kindergarten
ERO assessed Aorere Kindergarten as Not well placed in June 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing (A grade) and whānau partnership (A grade), with the curriculum and learning dimension graded B.
Pigeon Mountain Kindergarten
ERO assessed Pigeon Mountain Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found weaknesses in curriculum planning and assessment practices, with Te Whāriki 2017 not embedded, and inconsistent child wellbeing outcomes. Whānau partnership was identified as a relative strength through established daily engagement with parents.
Maraetai Beachlands Kindergarten
ERO assessed this kindergarten as Not well placed in their May 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning (skilled teaching fostering complexity and creativity), whānau partnership (strong consultation and parent engagement), and bicultural practice (sustained professional learning in te reo and tikanga). Leadership and governance was graded as developing.
Greenhithe Kindergarten
ERO assessed Greenhithe Kindergarten as Not well placed in June 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies B grades across all dimensions: curriculum and learning practices implement Te Whāriki with sound teaching; children show confidence and positive relationships; whānau partnership is warm and positive; bicultural practice is evident though there is opportunity to deepen alignment; and leadership demonstrates reflective practice and regular evaluation. Despite these strengths in individual dimensions, the overall placement reflects concerns ERO identified in the full review.
Wesley Kindergarten
ERO assessed Wesley Kindergarten as Not well placed following its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrated strength in whānau partnership, with a welcoming approach, flexible availability, and respectful family engagement.
Epsom North Kindergarten
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.
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Frequently asked
- How many Auckland Kindergarten Association centres are in Auckland?
- 102 licensed Auckland Kindergarten Association centres in Auckland, across 68 suburbs. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- What are alternatives to Auckland Kindergarten Association in Auckland?
- Other operators with centres in Auckland: BestStart Educare (79), Playcentre Aotearoa (64), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (44), Kindercare Learning Centres (25), Lollipops Educare (16). 1407 total licensed centres in Auckland.
- Do Auckland Kindergarten Association centres in Auckland accept government funding?
- All licensed ECE centres including Auckland Kindergarten Association are eligible for the Childcare Subsidy (means-tested, MSD) and FamilyBoost rebate (25% of weekly fees, capped at $75/week, IRD). For 3-5 year olds, 0 of 102 Auckland Kindergarten Association centres in Auckland also participate in 20 Hours ECE.
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