Li'l Champs
Centre-based chain
Li'l Champs by city
Branded city pages — each lists Li'l Champs's centres plus alternative operators in that city.
Li'l Champs by suburb
Top 8 suburbs by centre count. Each links to a Li'l Champs × suburb page with alternative operators alongside.
Centres by region
All centres
Li'l Champs Educare
Li'l Champs Educare is an education and care service in Blockhouse Bay with 49 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies bicultural practice as an area for development, with opportunities to increase te reo Māori in meaningful contexts. Health and safety standards are being met, with previous non-compliance on safety records addressed.
Li'l Champs Educare 2
Li'l Champs Educare 2 is an education and care service in Papatoetoe with 42 children enrolled. Our analysis of the ERO report from December 2023 identified children's wellbeing as a strength, with children feeling supported and belonging in the service, and routines that respect individual needs.
Li'l Champs Educare 3
Li'l Champs Educare 3 is an education and care service in Mission Heights South, Auckland, with a current roll of 55 children. In our analysis of the ERO report from August 2021, the Curriculum & learning dimension received a B grade, with clear Te Whāriki alignment and a focus on literacy and maths.
Li'l Champs Early Learning Centre
Li'l Champs Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Onehunga with a current roll of 60 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (December 2023) found the service meets health and safety regulatory standards and has a new governance and management structure in place, though documented assessment planning requires further development.
Li'l Champs Early Learning Centre
Li'l Champs Montessori Early Learning Centre
Li'l Champs Montessori Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Howick with a roll of 70. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies curriculum and learning as intentional and interest-based, with recognition of individual learning styles. Health and safety compliance concerns previously identified have been addressed, and leadership and governance show strong relationships and internal evaluation, though leadership capability was identified as an area to strengthen.
Li'l Champs Early Learning Centre
Li'l Champs Early Learning Centre Kenepuru Landings
Frequently asked
- How many centres does Li'l Champs have?
- Li'l Champs operates 8 licensed early childhood services across New Zealand.
- Is Li'l Champs a chain or independent?
- Centre-based chain
- Does Li'l Champs participate in 20 Hours ECE?
- Most Li'l Champs centres participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds. Confirm directly with the individual centre for current participation and any optional charges.
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
Last build refresh: . See full methodology + data sources pages for licences, refresh cadences, and known gaps.