BestStart Educare in Takanini
4 licensed centres · Auckland
BestStart Educare centres in Takanini
BestStart Manuroa Road 1
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound performance across most dimensions (all graded B), including curriculum planning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership. The service had areas requiring development, particularly consistency across its buildings.
BestStart Tironui Road
ERO assessed BestStart Tironui Road as Not well placed in September 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all five dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance.
BestStart Kauri Flats
BestStart Waiata Shores
Alternative centres in Takanini
8 other licensed ECE centres in Takanini from different operators.
Amber Early Learning Centre
ERO assessed Amber Early Learning Centre as Not well placed in October 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in whānau partnership and bicultural practice (both grade B), but found concerns in curriculum alignment with Te Whāriki and child-led learning (grade C), and significant issues with leadership stability and internal evaluation processes (grade D).
Te Kōhanga Reo o Hūmārie
Te Kōhanga Reo o Hūmārie had an Education Review on 20 December 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, with Te Reo Māori well embedded, and in children's wellbeing. However, significant concerns were identified in health and safety (policies inadequate, compliance gaps), leadership and governance (no internal evaluation processes), and whānau partnership (management issues, unclear roles).
Learning Adventures Takanini
ERO assessed Learning Adventures Takanini as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified areas for development, including curriculum and teaching practices (grade C), whānau partnership (grade C), and leadership and governance (grade C). Strengths noted were children's wellbeing and social relationships (grade B) and bicultural curriculum integration (grade B).
Takaanini Early Learning
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound performance across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with all dimensions graded B.
Blossoms Educare Takanini
An education and care service in Takanini with a current roll of 150. Our analysis of the 2023 ERO report identifies B grades across curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with areas noted for strengthening in curriculum delivery and ongoing monitoring in health and safety.
Childz Choice Preschool
Go Bananas Childcare Takanini
Go Bananas Childcare Takanini is an education and care service in Takanini, Auckland, caring for around 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from January 2023 graded bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance each at B level. The service acknowledges Māori place and provides bicultural learning opportunities, meets health and safety regulatory standards, and has a clear governance structure with qualified leadership and support systems.
Candy Cuddles Early Childhood Centre
Frequently asked
- How many BestStart Educare centres are in Takanini?
- BestStart Educare operates 4 centres in Takanini, Auckland: BestStart Manuroa Road 1, BestStart Tironui Road, BestStart Kauri Flats, BestStart Waiata Shores.
- Do BestStart Educare centres in Takanini offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 4 BestStart Educare centres in Takanini 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 BestStart Educare in Takanini?
- Other licensed early childhood centres in Takanini include: Amber Early Learning Centre, Te Kōhanga Reo o Hūmārie, Learning Adventures Takanini, Takaanini Early Learning, Blossoms Educare Takanini. See the full suburb listing for all options.
- How do I enrol with BestStart Educare in Takanini?
- 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 BestStart Educare's national site at (website not on file) or browse individual centre profiles below.
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