Kindercare Learning Centres in Christchurch
12 licensed centres across 12 suburbs · Canterbury
All Kindercare Learning Centres centres in Christchurch
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).
Kindercare Learning Centres - Rangiora (212)
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in June 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across all four dimensions: Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, Bicultural practice, and Leadership & governance.
Kindercare Learning Centres - Wigram Skies (219)
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found health and safety systems were effectively implemented with a collaborative approach.
Kindercare Learning Centres - Christchurch CBD
This education and care service in Christchurch Central was reviewed by ERO in July 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum implementation that responds to children's interests and strengths, and health and safety systems that meet regulatory standards.
Kindercare Learning Centres - Aidanfield
An education and care service in Hoon Hay West, Christchurch with 104 children on roll. Our analysis of the 2019 ERO report found systems in place for health and safety checks and maintenance, and for governance and management processes.
Kindercare Learning Centres - Spreydon
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their June 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified whānau partnership as a strength, with genuine partnership and respect-based relationships established with families.
Kindercare Learning Centres - Burwood (208)
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their June 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and whānau partnership (all grade B), with health and safety compliance demonstrated. Bicultural practice was identified as emerging and requiring strengthening (grade C).
Kindercare learning Centres - Addington
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates sound teaching practices and curriculum engagement (B grade), with emerging bicultural integration, and clear leadership with responsive governance (B grade).
Kindercare Learning Centres - Woolston
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in June 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report shows strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership, with bicultural practice identified as an area for development.
Kindercare Learning Centres - Avonhead (211)
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed following their 2017 review. No dimension grade data is currently available for this centre.
Kindercare Learning Centres - Fendalton
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in June 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in health and safety (staffing ratios exceed legal minimums) and leadership and governance (leadership supports reflection and evaluation), though strategic planning alignment was noted as an area for development.
Kindercare Learning Centres - Riccarton
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in May 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum and learning practices with responsive programming, and health and safety management meeting legal requirements with staffing ratios above minimum. Leadership and governance showed strong reflective practice, though strategic planning was identified for further development.
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Frequently asked
- How many Kindercare Learning Centres centres are in Christchurch?
- 12 licensed Kindercare Learning Centres centres in Christchurch, across 12 suburbs. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- What are alternatives to Kindercare Learning Centres in Christchurch?
- Other operators with centres in Christchurch: KidsFirst Kindergartens (53), BestStart Educare (45), Playcentre Aotearoa (10), Busy Bees (7), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (6). 397 total licensed centres in Christchurch.
- Do Kindercare Learning Centres centres in Christchurch accept government funding?
- All licensed ECE centres including Kindercare Learning Centres 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 12 Kindercare Learning Centres centres in Christchurch also participate in 20 Hours ECE.
50 centres nationwide
397 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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