Barnardos New Zealand in Palmerston North
2 licensed centres across 2 suburbs · Manawatū-Whanganui
All Barnardos New Zealand centres in Palmerston North
Barnardos Early Learning Centre Palmerston North
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in April 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in play-based learning, children's wellbeing support, and whānau partnership (all graded B), but flagged concerns in bicultural practice and health & safety compliance (both graded C), including a licensing non-compliance with outdoor surfacing.
Barnardos Early Learning Home Based Manawatu
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in their March 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing and bicultural practice (both graded B), but compliance gaps in health and safety processes (graded C). Leadership and governance systems are established, though there is scope to strengthen focus on measuring child outcomes.
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Frequently asked
- How many Barnardos New Zealand centres are in Palmerston North?
- 2 licensed Barnardos New Zealand centres in Palmerston North, across 2 suburbs. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- What are alternatives to Barnardos New Zealand in Palmerston North?
- Other operators with centres in Palmerston North: Ruahine Kindergartens (12), BestStart Educare (8), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (5), Busy Bees (5), Active Explorers (2). 79 total licensed centres in Palmerston North.
- Do Barnardos New Zealand centres in Palmerston North accept government funding?
- All licensed ECE centres including Barnardos New Zealand 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 2 Barnardos New Zealand centres in Palmerston North also participate in 20 Hours ECE.
30 centres nationwide
79 licensed centres
FamilyBoost + 20 Hours stacking
Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
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