New Shoots Children's Centres
Centre-based chain
New Shoots Children's Centres by city
Branded city pages — each lists New Shoots Children's Centres's centres plus alternative operators in that city.
New Shoots Children's Centres by suburb
Top 18 suburbs by centre count. Each links to a New Shoots Children's Centres × suburb page with alternative operators alongside.
Centres by region
All centres
New Shoots Childrens Centre (Papamoa)
New Shoots Sunnynook
New Shoots Sunnynook is an education and care service in Sunnynook with 80 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies a play-based curriculum with intentional teaching, though assessment practices aligned with Te Whāriki could be strengthened. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and security with positive social interactions across age groups.
New Shoots Children's Centre - Hamilton Central
New Shoots Children's Centre - Hamilton Central is an education and care service in Hamilton Central with a current roll of 97 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strong transitions and emotional security for children's wellbeing, and compliance frameworks in place for health and safety.
New Shoots Children's Centre - Tauranga
New Shoots Children's Centre – Tauranga is an education and care service for 124 children in Tauranga South. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates variable bicultural practice with inconsistent te reo Māori and tikanga inclusion and minimal Pacific language representation, while leadership and governance are stronger, with effective evaluation systems and strategic improvement planning in place.
New Shoots Children's Centre - Sandhurst
New Shoots Children's Centre - Sandhurst is an education and care service in Papamoa with a current roll of 75 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strong performance in children's wellbeing and bicultural practice, with a dedicated te ao Māori learning programme and integration of te reo Māori and tikanga. Health and safety systems are in place with management assurance completed.
New Shoots Children's Centre - Pakuranga
New Shoots Children's Centre - Pakuranga is an education and care service in Howick, Auckland, with a current roll of 140 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from September 2023 found strengths in whānau partnership through parent curriculum involvement, intentional bicultural practice with te reo and tikanga embedded in daily activities, and positive staff ratios supporting health and safety.
New Shoots Children's Centre - Westgate
New Shoots Children's Centre - Westgate is an education and care service in Henderson-Massey, Auckland, currently caring for 125 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strong performance in curriculum and learning, with Te Whāriki embedded and intentional teaching evident, and in children's wellbeing, with secure attachments and children confident in leading their own learning.
New Shoots Children's Centre - Hobsonville
An education and care service in Hobsonville with 125 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates developing bicultural practice with te reo Māori present, and health and safety management that meets legal compliance requirements.
New Shoots Children's Centre - Matamata
New Shoots Children's Centre - Matamata is an education and care service in Matamata North with a current roll of 95 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strong whānau partnership, with responsive collaboration between the service and families around children's additional needs.
New Shoots Children's Centre - Whenuapai
New Shoots Children's Centre - Whenuapai is an education and care service in Whenuapai with 90 children enrolled. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance, with health and safety systems in place.
New Shoots Childrens Centre - The Lakes
New Shoots Childrens Centre - The Lakes is an education and care service in Pyes Pa with a current roll of 90 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (March 2024) found the service graded B across Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, and Whānau partnership. The centre provides effective learning opportunities with some te reo Māori integration, maintains strong relationships and calm routines, and works intentionally with families on individual goals.
New Shoots Children's Centre - Bayfair
An ERO review in June 2024 did not assign an overall placement. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, with active parent engagement and intentional Te ao Māori integration noted.
New Shoots Childrens Centre - Kerikeri
New Shoots Childrens Centre - Kerikeri is an education and care service in Kerikeri Central. Our analysis of the ERO report from September 2023 found sound curriculum with inclusive, responsive approach (Curriculum & learning), regular communication and respect for whānau aspirations (Whānau partnership), and qualified leadership with appropriate staffing structure (Leadership & governance). The assessment system was identified as needing development.
New Shoots Children's Centre - Greenhithe
New Shoots Children's Centre - Greenhithe is an education and care service in Greenhithe, Auckland with a current roll of 99 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (July 2023) graded the service as B across all dimensions: curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance.
New Shoots Children's Centre - Hillcrest
An ERO review in June 2023 assessed the service across three dimensions. Our analysis of the ERO report found the centre rated B in whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service demonstrates positive engagement with whānau aspirations, meets health and safety standards, and has qualified leadership with a predominantly qualified teaching team.
New Shoots Childrens' Centre - Miniland
New Shoots Children's Centre - Ramarama
ERO reviewed the centre on 4 June 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service demonstrates effective wellbeing outcomes with strong transitions and responsive teacher interactions (B grade). Bicultural practice is developing, with some te reo and tikanga present, though Pacific cultural inclusion and depth of implementation need further development (C grade).
New Shoots Children's Centre - Coatesville
The service operates with secure partnerships with parents and is responsive to additional needs. An ERO review was completed in June 2024.
New Shoots Children's Centre Ltd - Tauriko
New Shoots Childrens' Centre Ltd Rosedale
Frequently asked
- How many centres does New Shoots Children's Centres have?
- New Shoots Children's Centres operates 20 licensed early childhood services across New Zealand.
- Is New Shoots Children's Centres a chain or independent?
- Centre-based chain
- Does New Shoots Children's Centres participate in 20 Hours ECE?
- Most New Shoots Children's Centres 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.