KidsFirst Kindergartens in Hoon Hay
2 licensed centres · Canterbury
KidsFirst Kindergartens centres in Hoon Hay
Kidsfirst Kindergartens Mathers Road
ERO assessed this kindergarten as Not well placed in March 2015. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance. The review is now over eight years old and does not reflect the service's current performance.
Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hoon Hay
Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hoon Hay is a kindergarten in Hoon Hay with a roll of 30 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (2012) found strong performance in children's wellbeing, with demonstrated belonging, responsive relationships and positive peer interactions. Bicultural practice was also identified as a strength, with acknowledgement and celebration of Māori and Pacific cultures.
Alternative centres in Hoon Hay
5 other licensed ECE centres in Hoon Hay from different operators.
Cherry's on Maryhill
Cherry's on Maryhill is an education and care service in Hoon Hay with 45 children on roll. Our analysis of the May 2023 ERO report shows the service received B grades for whānau partnership and health & safety, and a C grade for bicultural practice. The report noted positive whānau relationships with opportunities to deepen Māori engagement, and observed that te reo and cultural celebrations are embedded in routines, though bicultural curriculum development is in early stages.
Cashmere Early Learning Centre
Pennylane Early Childhood Centre
Hillmorton Nest
Hillmorton Nest is an education and care service in Hoon Hay, Christchurch, with a current roll of 30 children. An ERO review in October 2023 found collaborative practice and self-review evident in leadership and governance, though monitoring and evaluation of impact requires strengthening according to our analysis of the ERO report.
Hoon Hay Community Pre-School
Hoon Hay Community Pre-School is an education and care service in Christchurch. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received B grades for children's wellbeing and leadership & governance, with strong transition support and a calm environment supporting children's choices.
Frequently asked
- How many KidsFirst Kindergartens centres are in Hoon Hay?
- KidsFirst Kindergartens operates 2 centres in Hoon Hay, Canterbury: Kidsfirst Kindergartens Mathers Road, Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hoon Hay.
- Do KidsFirst Kindergartens centres in Hoon Hay offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 2 KidsFirst Kindergartens centres in Hoon Hay 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 Hoon Hay?
- Other licensed early childhood centres in Hoon Hay include: Cherry's on Maryhill, Cashmere Early Learning Centre, Pennylane Early Childhood Centre, Hillmorton Nest, Hoon Hay Community Pre-School. See the full suburb listing for all options.
- How do I enrol with KidsFirst Kindergartens in Hoon Hay?
- 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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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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