BestStart Educare in Christchurch

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BestStart Salisbury Street

Education & Care · Christchurch

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Salisbury Street as Not well placed in October 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all dimensions: curriculum and learning practices are emerging but not yet fully embedded; children's wellbeing and whānau partnerships are well-established; bicultural practice is active; and health, safety, leadership and governance systems are in place.

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BestStart Parkside

Education & Care · Christchurch

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Parkside as Not well placed in their 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service showed sound play-based curriculum and strong wellbeing support (B grades), with effective whānau partnership and leadership, but bicultural practice was identified as a developing area (C grade). Health and safety compliance exceeded legal requirements.

ERO assessed Harmony Haven Preschool as Not well placed in November 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum implementation, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership (all grade B), with bicultural practice assessed as emerging (grade C) and identified as an area for development.

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Kidsfirst Kindergartens Rutland Street

Kindergarten · Christchurch

KidsFirst Kindergartens

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2015 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths across all dimensions: curriculum and learning practices were wide and effective, children's wellbeing was supported through positive relationships, whānau partnership practices were strong, te reo Māori and tikanga were well integrated, and leadership and governance demonstrated a clear shared vision.

Selwyn Kids Limited is a home-based service in the Christchurch area with 50 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, with positive social-emotional outcomes, but found concerns in curriculum and learning consistency and notable non-compliance in health, safety, and HR management practices.

TELC provides an inclusive, responsive environment with balanced learning and nurturing routines for infants and toddlers. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in children's wellbeing, though leadership and governance systems require further development.