Tiny Nation
Centre-based chain
Tiny Nation by city
Branded city pages — each lists Tiny Nation's centres plus alternative operators in that city.
Tiny Nation by suburb
Top 1 suburb by centre count. Each links to a Tiny Nation × suburb page with alternative operators alongside.
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Tiny Nation
Tiny Nation is a home-based service in Hastings Central with a roll of 100. In ERO's November 2023 review, health and safety was assessed as meeting requirements. Our analysis of the ERO report identified bicultural practice as an area for development, with opportunities provided but a next step to strengthen documentation of children's identity and languages.
Tiny Nation
Tiny Nation is a home-based early childhood service in Hastings Central with a roll of 80 children. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the service meets regulatory standards for health and safety.
Tiny Nation Christchurch
Tiny Nation Christchurch is a home-based service in Hastings Central with a roll of 80 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from November 2023 found Health & safety practices graded as B, with previously identified non-compliance on excursion records now addressed.
Tiny Nation Hawkes Bay
Tiny Nation Hawkes Bay is a home-based service in Hastings Central with a roll of 80. Our analysis of the ERO report shows strengths in children's wellbeing and health & safety compliance, though bicultural practice was identified as an area needing strengthening, particularly around kaiako knowledge of cultural practices and identity.
Tiny Nation Taranaki Whanganui
Tiny Nation Taranaki Whanganui is a home-based service in Hastings. Our analysis of the ERO report (2021) found the service met regulatory standards across health and safety, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, with grades of B across all dimensions.
Tiny Nation Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast 2
This home-based service was reviewed by ERO in November 2021. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance. Bicultural practice, including te reo and tikanga, was identified as an area for further development.
Tiny Nation Southland
Tiny Nation Southland is a home-based service in Hastings Central with a current roll of 80 children. An ERO review in November 2023 found positive relationships and interactions support children's emotional wellbeing, and the service meets regulatory health and safety standards.
Tiny Nation Q1 Wellington
The service was reviewed by ERO in November 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing (grade B), where children's agency and capability are consistently recognized with responsive learning opportunities. Health and safety practices were graded B, with non-compliance matters addressed following the visit.
Tiny Nation
Tiny Nation Bay of Plenty
Tiny Nation Bay of Plenty is a home-based service in Hastings Central with a current roll of 80 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (2023) found the service meets health and safety regulatory standards with reasonable compliance systems in place.
Tiny Nation Otago
Frequently asked
- How many centres does Tiny Nation have?
- Tiny Nation operates 11 licensed early childhood services across New Zealand.
- Is Tiny Nation a chain or independent?
- Centre-based chain
- Does Tiny Nation participate in 20 Hours ECE?
- Most Tiny Nation 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.