Li'l Champs in Howick
1 licensed centre · Auckland
Li'l Champs centres in Howick
Alternative centres in Howick
8 other licensed ECE centres in Howick from different operators.
Somerville Kindergarten
ERO assessed Somerville Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong performance in children's wellbeing, with a positive sense of belonging and good support for emotional and care needs. Curriculum planning and leadership were graded as competent, though the service was not assessed as well placed overall.
Kids Crafty Clubs Learning Centre
Kids Crafty Clubs Learning Centre is an education and care service in Howick with a current roll of 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from August 2022 identifies health and safety as a B-grade area, with non-compliances addressed after the review and regulatory standards being met, though monitoring is required.
The Childrens Corner Howick
The Childrens Corner Howick is an education and care service in Howick with a current roll of 34 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the service demonstrates bicultural practice through integration of te reo and tikanga, with cultural learning opportunities provided.
St Andrews Chilton Kindergarten
St Andrews Chilton Kindergarten is an education and care service in Howick with a current roll of 35 children. Our analysis of the June 2022 ERO report found Sound grades across Curriculum & learning, Whānau partnership, and Health & safety, with noted strengths in play-based pedagogy, te ao Māori integration, and responsive whānau engagement.
Howick Baptist Church Kindergarten
Howick Baptist Church Kindergarten is an education and care service in Howick, Auckland, with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from June 2021 identifies children's wellbeing as a strength, with evidence of a strong sense of belonging, confident children, and positive social-emotional outcomes.
Howick KIDS Early Learning Centre
ERO assessed Howick KIDS Early Learning Centre as Not well placed in April 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong performance in children's wellbeing, but identified areas for development in bicultural practice, whānau partnership communication, and health and safety procedures.
Uxbridge Early Learning Centre
Uxbridge Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Howick with a current roll of 24 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates confident bicultural practice, with te reo Māori used regularly in routines and participation in karakia and waiata.
BestStart Howick
ERO assessed BestStart Howick as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance, with observations noting sound practices in place alongside areas for development including strengthened assessment and enhanced infant provision responsiveness.
Frequently asked
- How many Li'l Champs centres are in Howick?
- Li'l Champs operates 1 centre in Howick, Auckland: Li'l Champs Montessori Early Learning Centre.
- Do Li'l Champs centres in Howick offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 1 Li'l Champs centres in Howick 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 Li'l Champs in Howick?
- Other licensed early childhood centres in Howick include: Somerville Kindergarten, Kids Crafty Clubs Learning Centre, The Childrens Corner Howick, St Andrews Chilton Kindergarten, Howick Baptist Church Kindergarten. See the full suburb listing for all options.
- How do I enrol with Li'l Champs in Howick?
- 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 Li'l Champs'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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