Stepping Stones in Owhata
1 licensed centre · Bay of Plenty
Stepping Stones centres in Owhata
Alternative centres in Owhata
8 other licensed ECE centres in Owhata from different operators.
Eastern Suburbs Pre-School Inc
Kidz World - Brent Road
Kiwi Educare Ltd
Tiaki Early Learning Centre
Awhi Educare @ Owhata
Awhi Educare @ Owhata is an education and care service in Owhata with a current roll of 25 children. Our analysis of the October 2024 ERO report found bicultural practice at grade B, with te reo Māori and tikanga meaningfully embedded in the curriculum. Whānau partnership and leadership & governance were both graded C, indicating these areas are still developing.
Te Puna Reo o Puawai
Te Puna Reo o Puawai is an education and care service for 40 children in Owhata, Rotorua District. An ERO Education Review in April 2024 did not assign an overall placement. Our analysis of the ERO report rated Leadership & Governance as B, noting that evaluation systems are emerging and professional development is in progress but requires formalisation.
Te Whare Whitinga o te Rā
Te Whare Whitinga o te Rā is an education and care service located in Owhata, Rotorua District. Our analysis of the ERO report from June 2023 shows the service received an A grade for Children's wellbeing, with children demonstrating happiness and a strong focus on holistic wellbeing and care.
Central Kids Kindergartens - Ōwhata
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning (A), children's wellbeing (A), and whānau partnership (A).
Frequently asked
- How many Stepping Stones centres are in Owhata?
- Stepping Stones operates 1 centre in Owhata, Bay of Plenty: Stepping Stones Learning Environment.
- Do Stepping Stones centres in Owhata offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 1 Stepping Stones centres in Owhata 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 Stepping Stones in Owhata?
- Other licensed early childhood centres in Owhata include: Eastern Suburbs Pre-School Inc, Kidz World - Brent Road, Kiwi Educare Ltd, Tiaki Early Learning Centre, Awhi Educare @ Owhata. See the full suburb listing for all options.
- How do I enrol with Stepping Stones in Owhata?
- 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 Stepping Stones's national site at (website not on file) or browse individual centre profiles below.
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Including non-chain
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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