New Shoots Children's Centres in Hillcrest
1 licensed centre · Auckland
New Shoots Children's Centres centres in Hillcrest
Alternative centres in Hillcrest
8 other licensed ECE centres in Hillcrest from different operators.
Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare
Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare is an education and care service in Hillcrest, Auckland with a current roll of 51 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (November 2022) found the service graded B in curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The centre offers an inclusive, responsive curriculum aligned with Te Whāriki, meets regulatory health and safety standards, and has qualified leadership providing oversight.
BestStart Hillcrest
ERO assessed BestStart Hillcrest as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership, but noted that bicultural practice required further development to deepen culturally responsive understanding.
Waikato Montessori Early Education Centre
Riverlea Kindergarten
Riverlea Kindergarten is an education and care service in Hillcrest, Hamilton with a current roll of 20 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from April 2023 found the service graded C in bicultural practice, with te reo and tikanga embedded but Pacific cultures underrepresented and scope for broader cultural inclusivity.
Hillcrest High School Community Childcare
Hillcrest High School Community Childcare is an education and care service for 35 children in Hamilton. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in health and safety compliance, while bicultural practice and leadership and governance are in early stages of development, with the internal evaluation framework needing greater focus on learning outcomes.
Rotorua Girls' High School Childcare Centre
Big Hugz Early Learning Centre Limited
Minimee Early Childhood Adventure
Frequently asked
- How many New Shoots Children's Centres centres are in Hillcrest?
- New Shoots Children's Centres operates 1 centre in Hillcrest, Auckland: New Shoots Children's Centre - Hillcrest.
- Do New Shoots Children's Centres centres in Hillcrest offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 1 New Shoots Children's Centres centres in Hillcrest 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 New Shoots Children's Centres in Hillcrest?
- Other licensed early childhood centres in Hillcrest include: Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare, BestStart Hillcrest, Waikato Montessori Early Education Centre, Riverlea Kindergarten, Hillcrest High School Community Childcare. See the full suburb listing for all options.
- How do I enrol with New Shoots Children's Centres in Hillcrest?
- 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 New Shoots Children's Centres'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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