Barnardos New Zealand in Wellington
9 licensed centres across 6 suburbs · Wellington
All Barnardos New Zealand centres in Wellington
Barnardos Early Learning Centre Wellington Central
The centre was reviewed by ERO in January 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report found the curriculum is effectively aligned with Te Whariki and health and safety practices meet regulatory standards. Whānau partnership was identified as an area for development, particularly around parent voice and responsiveness.
Barnardos Early Learning Lower Hutt
Barnardos Early Learning Lower Hutt is an education and care service in Lower Hutt with a current roll of 60 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from December 2022 found Health & safety and Leadership & governance both graded B, with health and safety practices monitored and internal evaluation processes supporting decision-making.
Barnardos Early Learning Home Based Kāpiti/Horowhenua
Barnardos Early Learning Centre Wainuiomata
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership support, but found that curriculum and learning practices, bicultural practice including te reo Māori proficiency, and systematic intentional teaching require further development.
Barnardos Early Learning Home Based Wellington Wha
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in January 2021. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum delivery, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership (all grade B), but identified whānau partnership as an area needing development (grade C), with parent engagement and incorporation of whānau aspirations requiring strengthening.
Barnardos Early Learning Home Based Wellington Tahi
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found health and safety practices met legal compliance requirements with systems in place.
Barnardos Early Learning Centre Petone
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in May 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum responsiveness and children's wellbeing (both grade B), though leadership and governance require further development (grade C). The service was working to strengthen its internal evaluation practices and evidence-based decision-making.
Barnardos Early Learning Centre Porirua
ERO assessed Barnardos Early Learning Centre Porirua as Not well placed in March 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received B grades across Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, Bicultural practice, and Leadership & governance, with noted areas for development in assessment practices, parent input into assessment planning, and internal evaluation strengthening.
Barnardos Early Learning Centre Eastbourne
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found bicultural practice graded as B, with te reo, tikanga, and mana whenua well-established as an ongoing development focus.
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Frequently asked
- How many Barnardos New Zealand centres are in Wellington?
- 9 licensed Barnardos New Zealand centres in Wellington, across 6 suburbs. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- What are alternatives to Barnardos New Zealand in Wellington?
- Other operators with centres in Wellington: Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens (59), Playcentre Aotearoa (31), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (26), Hutt City Kindergartens (21), BestStart Educare (16). 323 total licensed centres in Wellington.
- Do Barnardos New Zealand centres in Wellington 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 9 Barnardos New Zealand centres in Wellington also participate in 20 Hours ECE.
30 centres nationwide
323 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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