Lollipops Educare in Grey Lynn

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Lollipops Grey Lynn

Education & Care · Grey Lynn

Lollipops Educare

ERO assessed Lollipops Grey Lynn as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all grade B), but identified areas requiring development in curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance (all grade C).

Mata'aga A'oga Amata is an education and care service in Grey Lynn with 22 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report from September 2024 found the service demonstrates bicultural practice with Te Tiriti principles embedded in the curriculum. However, significant concerns were identified in health and safety (including critical non-compliances in emergency planning, excursions, medication records, and police vetting) and leadership and governance (with systemic failures noted across three consecutive reviews).

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BestStart Grey Lynn

Education & Care · Grey Lynn

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Grey Lynn as Not well placed in April 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum alignment, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership (all grade B), with bicultural practice identified as a developing area (grade C).

Christopher Robin Childcare is an education and care service in Grey Lynn with 26 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning (B grade) and whānau partnership (B grade), with Te Whāriki visible in practice. Leadership and governance (C grade) is an area requiring further development, particularly in internal evaluation and monitoring of impact.

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Kindercare Learning Centres - Grey Lynn

Education & Care · Grey Lynn

Kindercare Learning Centres

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the curriculum and learning dimension graded B, with developing Te Whāriki implementation identified as a next step, and leadership and governance also graded B with internal evaluation occurring and effective organisational support systems noted.

Our analysis of the ERO report from September 2023 found the service achieved grade B across all six dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service demonstrates strong emotional support for children, good family collaboration, and integrated te reo and tikanga, though the report notes assessment practices could benefit from deeper cultural reflection.

ERO assessed Grey Lynn Montessori by Busy Bees as Not well placed in its 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance. Bicultural practice was graded as good with scope for deeper integration.

The Toy Maker's Cottage Preschool is an education and care service in Grey Lynn for 35 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identified non-compliances in health and safety that have been addressed, though ongoing monitoring of regulatory standards is needed.