Barnardos New Zealand in Petone
1 licensed centre · Wellington
Barnardos New Zealand centres in Petone
Alternative centres in Petone
8 other licensed ECE centres in Petone from different operators.
BestStart Petone
ERO assessed BestStart Petone as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified whānau partnership as a strength, with valued relationships and effective communication systems. Bicultural practice was graded as developing, with opportunities to expand te reo Māori use and cultural learning.
Magic Sparks Care and Learning
Magic Sparks Care and Learning is an education and care service in Petone with a roll of 75 children. Our analysis of the 2023 ERO report identifies sound performance across curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with established systems for professional learning and internal evaluation.
Imagine Childcare
Imagine Childcare is an education and care service in Petone with a current roll of 47 children. An ERO Akarangi review in July 2024 found a play-based curriculum with responsive teaching, though assessment progression requires further development. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning (grade B), with areas for development in bicultural practice (grade C) and leadership and governance (grade C).
Lollipops Petone
ERO assessed Lollipops Petone as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound play-based curriculum and strong whānau partnership (both grade B), alongside embedded te reo and tikanga practice and health and safety compliance above minimum requirements (both grade B). The service was noted as having areas requiring further development in capability and local place-based context.
Imagine Childcare Alicetown Ltd
Imagine Childcare Alicetown Ltd is an education and care service in Petone with 20 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service has a well-aligned curriculum with good community connections (grade B), though leadership and governance practices need strengthening, with an internal evaluation framework that is established but not yet fully implemented (grade C).
Petone Kindergarten
ERO assessed Petone Kindergarten as not well placed in its 2015 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found children's wellbeing was graded B, with caring relationships and a welcoming environment in place, though some areas for development were noted.
Petone Beach Kindergarten
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their 2015 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found Whānau partnership and Leadership & governance both graded as B, with parents welcomed warmly and their views valued, and leadership effectively managing change.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Whakatupuranga Kotahi
Te Kōhanga Reo o Whakatupuranga Kotahi is a kōhanga reo in Petone serving 25 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning (A grade) and children's wellbeing (A grade), with sound performance in whānau partnership and health and safety (both B grades). The service uses collaborative approaches shaped by cultural guidance and provides responsive teaching with strong emotional connections.
Frequently asked
- How many Barnardos New Zealand centres are in Petone?
- Barnardos New Zealand operates 1 centre in Petone, Wellington: Barnardos Early Learning Centre Petone.
- Do Barnardos New Zealand centres in Petone offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 1 Barnardos New Zealand centres in Petone 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 Petone?
- Other licensed early childhood centres in Petone include: BestStart Petone, Magic Sparks Care and Learning, Imagine Childcare, Lollipops Petone, Imagine Childcare Alicetown Ltd. See the full suburb listing for all options.
- How do I enrol with Barnardos New Zealand in Petone?
- 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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