Hutt City Kindergartens in Wellington
21 licensed centres across 10 suburbs · Wellington
All Hutt City Kindergartens centres in Wellington
Fetu Ao Kindergarten
Fetu Ao Kindergarten is a kindergarten service in Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt, currently with 32 children on roll. An ERO review in September 2024 identified areas for development across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service received grade C in each of these dimensions, with whānau aspirations not yet fully integrated, cultural responsiveness identified as a priority, and monitoring of impact on outcomes requiring further development.
Arakura Kindergarten
ERO assessed Arakura Kindergarten as Not well placed in December 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong leadership and governance (A grade), with B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety.
Avalon Kindergarten
ERO assessed Avalon Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing and health & safety (both grade B), but noted that curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice all require further development (all grade C).
Dyer Street Kindergarten
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in October 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum and pedagogy (B grade) and effective health and safety systems (B grade), but identified emerging bicultural practice (C grade) as an area requiring development. Leadership and governance were assessed as reflective and effective (B grade).
Epuni Kindergarten
ERO assessed Epuni Kindergarten as Not well placed in October 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership, but notes that bicultural practice is emerging and assessment practices need further development.
Kelson Kindergarten
ERO assessed Kelson Kindergarten as Not well placed in November 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership, but identified bicultural practice as an area needing development and deepening.
Koraunui Kindergarten
ERO assessed Koraunui Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found Health & safety at B standard, with systems reviewed and compliant with legal requirements. Whānau partnership was graded C, with parent voice included in philosophy development but requiring deeper collaborative engagement with whānau.
Maungaraki Kindergarten
ERO assessed Maungaraki Kindergarten as Not well placed following its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, and Whānau partnership all graded B, with notes that assessment processes are developing but not yet fully embedded, transitions and support systems are strong, and whānau communication is good though involvement in strategic direction could increase.
Naenae Kindergarten
ERO assessed Naenae Kindergarten as Not well placed in June 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound practices across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, all graded B.
Parkway Kindergarten
ERO assessed Parkway Kindergarten as Not well placed in their October 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, with strong assessment and individualised strategies, and in whānau partnership through embedded parent learning connections. The review did not assess other dimensions.
Moera Kindergarten
ERO assessed Moera Kindergarten as Not well placed. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service showed effective curriculum planning and partnerships (B grade), with confirmed legal compliance and safety systems in place (B grade), though assessment documentation was identified as needing improvement.
Stokes Valley Kindergarten
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in October 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, though the overall placement indicates significant concerns were identified in the full review.
Sun Valley Kindergarten
ERO assessed Sun Valley Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with play-based learning established and governance systems in place.
Taita Kindergarten
ERO assessed Taita Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service met legal health and safety requirements, but identified inconsistent bicultural practice with a need to build teacher confidence in te reo and tikanga.
Boulcott Kindergarten
ERO assessed Boulcott Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received a B grade for children's wellbeing, noting warm relationships, responsive teaching, a calm environment, and support for positive transitions.
Pukeatua Kindergarten
ERO assessed Pukeatua Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified curriculum and learning as an area requiring attention, with curriculum alignment with Te Whāriki not yet reviewed at that time.
Waterloo Kindergarten
ERO assessed Waterloo Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in whānau partnership (close liaison with parents and collaborative goal-setting) and health & safety (management assurance and legal compliance), both graded B.
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Holborn Kindergarten
ERO assessed Holborn Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found bicultural practice graded as C, with some te reo and tikanga present but developing place-based curriculum and deeper whānau engagement needed.
Pencarrow Kindergarten
ERO assessed Pencarrow Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong bicultural practice and children's wellbeing (grades A and B), but identified whānau partnership as an emerging area requiring development (grade C).
Waiwhetu Kindergarten
Waiwhetu Kindergarten in Lower Hutt CBD was assessed by ERO as Not well placed in November 2018. The review identified significant concerns about the service's educational and operational performance.
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Frequently asked
- How many Hutt City Kindergartens centres are in Wellington?
- 21 licensed Hutt City Kindergartens centres in Wellington, across 10 suburbs. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- What are alternatives to Hutt City Kindergartens in Wellington?
- Other operators with centres in Wellington: Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens (59), Playcentre Aotearoa (31), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (26), BestStart Educare (16), Barnardos New Zealand (9). 323 total licensed centres in Wellington.
- Do Hutt City Kindergartens centres in Wellington accept government funding?
- All licensed ECE centres including Hutt City 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 21 Hutt City Kindergartens centres in Wellington also participate in 20 Hours ECE.
centres nationwide
323 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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