KidsFirst Kindergartens in Hornby
2 licensed centres · Canterbury
KidsFirst Kindergartens centres in Hornby
Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hornby
ERO assessed Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hornby as Not well placed in their 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum and teaching practice with developing assessment and planning (B grade), and strong wellbeing outcomes with inclusive relationships and flexible transitions (A grade).
Kidsfirst Kindergartens Wigram
ERO assessed Kidsfirst Kindergartens Wigram as Not well placed in October 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership (all grade A), with children's wellbeing and curriculum and learning both at grade B. The service demonstrated strong bicultural curriculum delivery and family engagement, though assessment and intentional teaching practices were noted as areas for development.
Alternative centres in Hornby
6 other licensed ECE centres in Hornby from different operators.
Little House Montessori
Little House Montessori is an education and care service in Hornby with a current roll of 50. Our analysis of the ERO report grades curriculum and learning as B, with responsive Montessori and Te Whāriki approaches. Bicultural practice and leadership & governance are both graded C, with the service identifying extending understanding of te ao Māori and developing internal evaluation processes as priorities.
Barnardos Hornby Pasifika Early Learning Centre
This Hornby-based education and care centre serves 47 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from June 2021 found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership, with bicultural practice identified as an area for development. Te reo and tikanga integration were noted as opportunities for increased focus.
Trillium Montessori School Ltd.
Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service has a B grade for curriculum and learning, with an inclusive, well-planned curriculum and intentional teaching, though assessment practices vary. Bicultural practice is also graded B, with te reo Māori and tikanga embedded throughout. Leadership and governance received a C grade, with improvement-focused leadership but internal evaluation requiring further development.
Little House Montessori Zinnia Way
An Nur Childcare Centre
Brynley Street Nursery & Preschool
Frequently asked
- How many KidsFirst Kindergartens centres are in Hornby?
- KidsFirst Kindergartens operates 2 centres in Hornby, Canterbury: Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hornby, Kidsfirst Kindergartens Wigram.
- Do KidsFirst Kindergartens centres in Hornby offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 2 KidsFirst Kindergartens centres in Hornby 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 Hornby?
- Other licensed early childhood centres in Hornby include: Little House Montessori, Barnardos Hornby Pasifika Early Learning Centre, Trillium Montessori School Ltd., Little House Montessori Zinnia Way, An Nur Childcare Centre. See the full suburb listing for all options.
- How do I enrol with KidsFirst Kindergartens in Hornby?
- 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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