Northland Kindergarten Association in Dargaville
2 licensed centres · Northland
Northland Kindergarten Association centres in Dargaville
Dargaville Free Kindergarten
ERO assessed this kindergarten as Not well placed in their October 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound Te Whāriki implementation with responsive, interest-led curriculum (B grade) and positive, accessible partnerships with parents (B grade).
Selwyn Park Kindergarten
ERO assessed Selwyn Park Kindergarten as Not well placed in their October 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received B grades for curriculum and learning, and children's wellbeing, indicating strengths in planned curriculum with intentional teaching and positive relationships that supported children's sense of belonging.
Alternative centres in Dargaville
5 other licensed ECE centres in Dargaville from different operators.
Te Kopuru Playcentre
ERO assessed Te Kopuru Playcentre as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified a strength in whānau partnership, where parents are actively engaged as educators and involved in consensus-based decision-making.
Family Link Childcare
Family Link Childcare is an education and care service in Dargaville with 50 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in interest-based curriculum and family involvement, though assessment practices and Te Whāriki application could be strengthened, and whānau partnership communication could be more extensive.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Puna o Te Reo o Takiwira
The service's most recent ERO review was in December 2021. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound curriculum and learning practices, with assessment and planning aligned to whanaungatanga values.
Dargaville Playcentre
Busy Bees Dargaville
ERO assessed Busy Bees Dargaville as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership, with sound curriculum and learning approaches. Whānau partnership was identified as an area requiring further development.
Frequently asked
- How many Northland Kindergarten Association centres are in Dargaville?
- Northland Kindergarten Association operates 2 centres in Dargaville, Northland: Dargaville Free Kindergarten, Selwyn Park Kindergarten.
- Do Northland Kindergarten Association centres in Dargaville offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 2 Northland Kindergarten Association centres in Dargaville 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 Northland Kindergarten Association in Dargaville?
- Other licensed early childhood centres in Dargaville include: Te Kopuru Playcentre, Family Link Childcare, Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Puna o Te Reo o Takiwira, Dargaville Playcentre, Busy Bees Dargaville. See the full suburb listing for all options.
- How do I enrol with Northland Kindergarten Association in Dargaville?
- 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 Northland Kindergarten Association's national site at https://nka.org.nz 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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