Ruahine Kindergartens
Kindergarten Association
Ruahine Kindergartens by city
Branded city pages — each lists Ruahine Kindergartens's centres plus alternative operators in that city.
Ruahine Kindergartens by suburb
Top 18 suburbs by centre count. Each links to a Ruahine Kindergartens × suburb page with alternative operators alongside.
Centres by region
All centres
Kelvin Grove Kindergarten
ERO assessed Kelvin Grove Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong social-emotional support and whānau engagement (grade B in both areas), but identified bicultural practice as an area for development (grade C).
Ashhurst Kindergarten
ERO assessed Ashhurst Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved a B grade for bicultural practice, with te reo and tikanga embedded in daily routines, though ERO identified further strengthening of teacher knowledge as a priority area.
Cloverlea Kindergarten
ERO assessed Cloverlea Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning (B), children's wellbeing (B), and leadership and governance (B), with bicultural practice (C) identified as an area for development, particularly in extending te reo Māori.
Feilding Kindergarten
ERO assessed Feilding Kindergarten as Not well placed in December 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across all dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance were all assessed at this level.
Somerset Kindergarten
ERO assessed Somerset Kindergarten as Not well placed in December 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received B grades across all dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.
Hokowhitu Kindergarten
ERO assessed Hokowhitu Kindergarten as Not well placed in December 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across all five dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance.
Linton Kindergarten
ERO assessed Linton Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound curriculum and learning practices, strong whānau partnerships, and bicultural practice with Te Tiriti principles embedded across the service.
Milson Kindergarten
ERO assessed Milson Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved a B grade for whānau partnership, with good communication systems and active parent engagement in planning, though continuous strengthening was underway.
Manchester Kindergarten
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong performance in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership, with health and safety systems in place.
Parkland Kindergarten
ERO assessed Parkland Kindergarten as Not well placed in October 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, Bicultural practice, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance. The review noted strong Te Whāriki alignment and inclusive environment, with opportunities to strengthen evaluation impact and deepen iwi engagement.
Riverdale Kindergarten (PN)
ERO assessed this kindergarten as Not well placed following their October 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound curriculum implementation with intentional teaching and child-centred approaches, effective family engagement with good communication practices, and respectful integration of te reo and tikanga with valued support for Māori children's learning.
Roslyn Kindergarten
ERO assessed Roslyn Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service at grade B for curriculum and learning, with sound planning and portfolios in place; the report identified assessment refinement as a next priority area.
West End Kindergarten
ERO assessed West End Kindergarten as Not well placed in their October 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum planning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership, though bicultural practice and te reo Māori use were noted as areas requiring development.
Foxton District Kindergarten
ERO assessed Foxton District Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Whānau partnership, Bicultural practice, and Health & safety. The review identified curriculum planning pathways and iwi engagement as areas for development.
Holyoake Kindergarten
ERO assessed Holyoake Kindergarten as Not well placed in October 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice (all grade A), with leadership and governance assessed as grade B.
Follett Street Kindergarten
ERO assessed Follett Street Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership, with grades of B across these areas. Areas for development include bicultural practice (grade C) and curriculum planning, with minor improvements also noted in supervision procedures.
Milverton Kindergarten
ERO assessed Milverton Kindergarten as Not well placed in October 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership, with health and safety meeting legal requirements.
Makino Kindergarten
ERO assessed Makino Kindergarten as Not well placed in its October 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report rated Curriculum & learning and Bicultural practice both as B grade, with sound pedagogy and responsive teaching, though some areas for development were identified in bicultural practice.
Frequently asked
- How many centres does Ruahine Kindergartens have?
- Ruahine Kindergartens operates 18 licensed early childhood services across New Zealand.
- Is Ruahine Kindergartens a chain or independent?
- Kindergarten Association
- Does Ruahine Kindergartens participate in 20 Hours ECE?
- Most Ruahine Kindergartens 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.