Barnardos New Zealand in Lower Hutt
1 licensed centre · Wellington
Barnardos New Zealand centres in Lower Hutt
Alternative centres in Lower Hutt
2 other licensed ECE centres in Lower Hutt from different operators.
Genius Early Years
Genius Early Years is a home-based service in Lower Hutt with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (February 2023) shows strengths in whānau partnership and health & safety practices (both grade B), while bicultural practice and leadership & governance require further development (both grade C). The service established regular, learning-focused relationships with families, though te ao Māori integration and internal evaluation processes need additional focus.
Genius Early Years
Genius Early Years is a home-based service in Lower Hutt with a current roll of 80 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates that leadership and governance is developing, with internal evaluation processes and leadership understanding of evaluation effectiveness still emerging.
Frequently asked
- How many Barnardos New Zealand centres are in Lower Hutt?
- Barnardos New Zealand operates 1 centre in Lower Hutt, Wellington: Barnardos Early Learning Lower Hutt.
- Do Barnardos New Zealand centres in Lower Hutt offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 1 Barnardos New Zealand centres in Lower Hutt 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 Barnardos New Zealand in Lower Hutt?
- Other licensed early childhood centres in Lower Hutt include: Genius Early Years, Genius Early Years. See the full suburb listing for all options.
- How do I enrol with Barnardos New Zealand in Lower Hutt?
- 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 Barnardos New Zealand's national site at (website not on file) or browse individual centre profiles below.
30 nationally
FamilyBoost net by age
Including non-chain
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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