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Ruahine Kindergartens in Palmerston North

12 licensed centres across 12 suburbs · Manawatū-Whanganui

Centres in Palmerston North
12
Suburbs covered
12
Combined roll
480
20 Hours ECE
0/12

All Ruahine Kindergartens centres in Palmerston North

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Kelvin Grove Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Kelvin Grove
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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).

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Ashhurst Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Ashhurst
Ruahine Kindergartens

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.

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Cloverlea Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Cloverlea
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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.

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Somerset Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Highbury
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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.

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Hokowhitu Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Hokowhitu
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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.

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Linton Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Linton Camp
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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.

Roll 30
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Milson Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Milson
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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.

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Parkland Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Terrace End
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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.

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Riverdale Kindergarten (PN)

Kindergarten · Awapuni South
Ruahine Kindergartens

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.

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Roslyn Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Roslyn
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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.

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West End Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Awapuni
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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.

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Milverton Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Milverton
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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.

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By suburb in Palmerston North

Kelvin Grove
1 Ruahine Kindergartens centre
Ashhurst
1 Ruahine Kindergartens centre
Cloverlea
1 Ruahine Kindergartens centre
Highbury
1 Ruahine Kindergartens centre
Hokowhitu
1 Ruahine Kindergartens centre
Linton Camp
1 Ruahine Kindergartens centre
Milson
1 Ruahine Kindergartens centre
Terrace End
1 Ruahine Kindergartens centre
Awapuni South
1 Ruahine Kindergartens centre
Roslyn
1 Ruahine Kindergartens centre
Awapuni
1 Ruahine Kindergartens centre
Milverton
1 Ruahine Kindergartens centre

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Frequently asked

How many Ruahine Kindergartens centres are in Palmerston North?
12 licensed Ruahine Kindergartens centres in Palmerston North, across 12 suburbs. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
What are alternatives to Ruahine Kindergartens in Palmerston North?
Other operators with centres in Palmerston North: BestStart Educare (8), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (5), Busy Bees (5), Barnardos New Zealand (2), Active Explorers (2). 79 total licensed centres in Palmerston North.
Do Ruahine Kindergartens centres in Palmerston North accept government funding?
All licensed ECE centres including Ruahine Kindergartens are eligible for the Childcare Subsidy (means-tested, MSD) and FamilyBoost rebate (25% of weekly fees, capped at $75/week, IRD). For 3-5 year olds, 0 of 12 Ruahine Kindergartens centres in Palmerston North also participate in 20 Hours ECE.
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Cost guide

FamilyBoost + 20 Hours stacking

Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)

Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng

· Refresh: Nightly source · re-pulled on every deploy

Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)

As of: 545 centres covered· Refresh: Annual filings · re-ingested with each refresh

Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)

As of: 10,663 reports / 4,194 centres · latest review 2026-05-18· Refresh: On review publication · CC-BY 4.0 attribution

Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics

As of: 2023 Census· Refresh: Quarterly police data · 5-yearly census

Last build refresh: . See full methodology + data sources pages for licences, refresh cadences, and known gaps.