Kindergartens Taranaki in New Plymouth Central

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Pukekura Kindergarten

Kindergarten · New Plymouth Central

Kindergartens Taranaki

ERO assessed Pukekura Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound curriculum and leadership practices, but found bicultural practice needed strengthening, particularly in regular te reo Māori integration.

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Busy Bees New Plymouth

Education & Care · New Plymouth Central

Busy Bees

ERO assessed Busy Bees New Plymouth as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum implementation and strong children's wellbeing (B grades), along with established leadership and whānau partnerships. Bicultural practice was identified as developing and requiring strategic implementation across the organisation (C grade).

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Lollipops Aubrey Street

Education & Care · New Plymouth Central

Lollipops Educare

Lollipops Aubrey Street is an education and care service in New Plymouth Central with a roll of 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (September 2022) assessed the service across five dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Bicultural practice, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance all received B grades. The service demonstrates sound curriculum with indoor and outdoor learning opportunities, positive adult interactions supporting child agency, dual cultural heritage opportunities, compliance with health and safety standards, and clear philosophy guiding operations with suitable HR practices.

New Plymouth YMCA Childcare Centre operates a play-based curriculum with responsive teaching. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and leadership, with areas for development in whānau partnership integration and assessment alignment.