Central Kids Kindergartens in Rotorua
8 licensed centres across 8 suburbs · Bay of Plenty
All Central Kids Kindergartens centres in Rotorua
Central Kids Kindergartens - Reporoa
ERO assessed Central Kids Kindergartens - Reporoa as Not well placed in February 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report gave the service B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance. The ERO report noted areas for development including Te Whāriki implementation and embedding of philosophy with the new team.
Central Kids Kindergartens - Fordlands
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning (Te Whāriki implementation, culturally responsive practice), children's wellbeing, and whānau partnership, with health and safety systems meeting regulatory requirements.
Central Kids Kindergartens - Jackson Park
ERO assessed this kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and leadership, with bicultural practice identified as an area for further development across the service.
Central Kids Kindergartens - Ngongotahā
ERO assessed this kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning (play-based with literacy integration) and bicultural practice (marae connections), though mathematics development and local history integration were noted as areas for development.
Central Kids Kindergartens - Ōwhata
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning (A), children's wellbeing (A), and whānau partnership (A).
Central Kids Kindergartens - Rotorua East
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified health and safety concerns, including non-compliance with emergency drill records and evaluation documentation requirements.
Central Kids Kindergartens - Selwyn
ERO did not assign an overall placement in their 2021 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all dimensions: curriculum is inclusive and responsive to children's needs, positive interactions support wellbeing, health and safety standards are met, and self-review processes support continuous improvement.
Central Kids Kindergartens - Fairview Park
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in February 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found the centre had effective play-based learning (curriculum grade B), good whānau communication (whānau partnership grade B), and strong te ao Māori projects (bicultural practice grade B), with identified development areas in intentional planning for all groups, whānau voice in planning, and te reo Māori use.
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Frequently asked
- How many Central Kids Kindergartens centres are in Rotorua?
- 8 licensed Central Kids Kindergartens centres in Rotorua, across 8 suburbs. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- What are alternatives to Central Kids Kindergartens in Rotorua?
- Other operators with centres in Rotorua: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (19), BestStart Educare (8), Busy Bees (4), Learning Adventures (1), Stepping Stones (1). 88 total licensed centres in Rotorua.
- Do Central Kids Kindergartens centres in Rotorua accept government funding?
- All licensed ECE centres including Central Kids Kindergartens 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 8 Central Kids Kindergartens centres in Rotorua also participate in 20 Hours ECE.
47 centres nationwide
88 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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