KidsFirst Kindergartens in Bishopdale
2 licensed centres · Canterbury
KidsFirst Kindergartens centres in Bishopdale
Kidsfirst Kindergartens Cotswold Avenue
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and bicultural practice, all graded A.
Kidsfirst Kindergartens Northcote
ERO assessed this kindergarten as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found bicultural practice graded as B, with te reo and tikanga integrated respectfully and commitment to deeper iwi connections identified.
Alternative centres in Bishopdale
5 other licensed ECE centres in Bishopdale from different operators.
Kindercare Learning Centres - Bishopdale
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in June 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership (all graded B), but noted bicultural practice as an area requiring development (graded C).
Wonderhub Early Learning Centre
Wonderhub Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Bishopdale with a current roll of 40 children. Our analysis of the February 2024 ERO report found the centre promotes children's wellbeing and has established whānau partnership opportunities, but curriculum implementation and bicultural practices are still developing, with Te Whāriki outcomes not yet consistently implemented across the service.
Pūmanawa Bishopdale
Pūmanawa Bishopdale is an education and care service in Bishopdale with a roll of 40 children. Our analysis of the May 2022 ERO report identified strengths in play-based curriculum delivery, children's wellbeing, and health and safety management (all graded B). Bicultural practice was graded C and noted as an area for development and improvement.
Bishopdale Community Preschool
Cotswold Preschool and Nursery
Frequently asked
- How many KidsFirst Kindergartens centres are in Bishopdale?
- KidsFirst Kindergartens operates 2 centres in Bishopdale, Canterbury: Kidsfirst Kindergartens Cotswold Avenue, Kidsfirst Kindergartens Northcote.
- Do KidsFirst Kindergartens centres in Bishopdale offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 2 KidsFirst Kindergartens centres in Bishopdale 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 KidsFirst Kindergartens in Bishopdale?
- Other licensed early childhood centres in Bishopdale include: Kindercare Learning Centres - Bishopdale, Wonderhub Early Learning Centre, Pūmanawa Bishopdale, Bishopdale Community Preschool, Cotswold Preschool and Nursery. See the full suburb listing for all options.
- How do I enrol with KidsFirst Kindergartens in Bishopdale?
- 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 KidsFirst Kindergartens's national site at (website not on file) or browse individual centre profiles below.
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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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