Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens
Kindergarten Association
Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens by city
Branded city pages — each lists Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens's centres plus alternative operators in that city.
Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens by suburb
Top 24 suburbs by centre count. Each links to a Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens × suburb page with alternative operators alongside.
Centres by region
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Owhiro Bay Kindergarten
ERO assessed Owhiro Bay Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2015 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified Leadership & governance as a B-graded area, with collaborative team culture and leadership development opportunities noted, though the service's overall placement indicates areas requiring development.
Tai Tamariki Kindergarten
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in its 2015 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong bicultural practice with consistent te reo and tikanga integration, while health and safety systems were established though with some areas for development.
Toru Fetu Kindergarten
ERO assessed Toru Fetu Kindergarten as Not well placed in June 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong whānau partnership practices, while health and safety systems were sound though with room for improvement.
Etu Ao - Niu
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in its 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong performance in curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and health and safety.
Kimbolton Kindergarten
Kimbolton Kindergarten is a kindergarten service in Kiwitea with a roll of 20. Our analysis of the ERO report (2019) found the service graded B across children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service maintains an inclusive environment with collaborative approaches to child wellbeing and has health and safety systems in place.
Pākaraka Kindergarten
ERO assessed Pākaraka Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified exemplary performance in curriculum and learning, with strong Te Whāriki implementation and intentional teaching, as well as exemplary bicultural practice with active iwi partnership and embedded te ao Māori integration.
Te Manawanui Kindergarten
Te Manawanui Kindergarten is a kindergarten in Shannon with a roll of 30 children. Our analysis of the 2019 ERO report identified health and safety as a strength, with well-established monitoring systems in place. Bicultural practice was identified as an area for development, with te reo Māori implementation noted as a next step.
Nuanua Kindergarten
ERO assessed Nuanua Kindergarten as Not well placed in June 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing, bicultural practice honouring Tokelauan and Samoan cultures, and effective leadership, with all dimensions graded B. The service was developing curriculum assessment and planning, with growing te ao Māori knowledge and improved health and safety systems.
Aramoho Kindergarten
ERO assessed Aramoho Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health & safety (all graded B), but gaps in curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and leadership & governance (all graded C). Assessment and planning processes, and internal evaluation capability, were flagged for strengthening.
Barsanti Kindergarten
Barsanti Kindergarten is a kindergarten service in Castlecliff, Whanganui, operating with a current roll of 40 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (2021) identified strengths in bicultural practice and health and safety, with kaiako supporting cultural confidence and respect, and health and safety systems in place following resolution of previous non-compliances. Leadership and governance received a lower grade, with the report noting that records require improved alignment with actual practices and monitoring needs strengthening.
Central Kindergarten
ERO assessed Central Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades for children's wellbeing and whānau partnership, with effective support for diverse needs and positive parent engagement noted.
Gonville Kindergarten
ERO assessed Gonville Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in bicultural practice (A grade) and solid performance in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and curriculum and learning (all B grades). The service showed warm relationships with families and strong promotion of Māori culture, though curriculum assessment and planning consistency was still developing.
Harriette Vine Kindergarten
ERO assessed Harriette Vine Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, but found that curriculum and learning approaches, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety practices all require strengthening, with specific compliance gaps noted in excursion approval, injury records, medication documentation, and toilet privacy.
Marie McFarland Kindergarten
ERO assessed Marie McFarland Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. The kindergarten currently has a roll of 40 children. Further information about specific service dimensions is not available.
Ohakune Kindergarten
ERO assessed Ohakune Kindergarten as not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in bicultural practice (grade A) and children's wellbeing (grade B), with curriculum planning and whānau partnership both graded B. The service was noted to have areas for further development in assessment practices and evaluation of parent voice capture.
Durie Hill Kindergarten
ERO assessed Durie Hill Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service offered effective curriculum based on children's interests with strong social-emotional support, but identified areas needing development including assessment and planning processes, whānau partnership responsiveness, and bicultural practice—particularly te reo Māori use and cultural responsiveness.
Putiki Kindergarten
ERO assessed Putiki Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received a B grade for Curriculum & learning, with ERO noting that assessment and planning are evident, though intentional teaching needs strengthening.
St John's Hill Kindergarten
ERO assessed St John's Hill Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum engagement, children's wellbeing, and whānau partnership (all graded B), but noted that bicultural practice requires strengthening (graded C).
Whanganui East Kindergarten
ERO assessed Whanganui East Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all grade B), with bicultural practice assessed as developing (grade C).
Te Timatanga Hou Kindergarten
ERO assessed Te Timatanga Hou Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrated strong bicultural practice with consistent te reo Māori use and meaningful iwi connections, and effective whānau partnership and parent communication.
Waiouru Kindergarten and Care
Waiouru Kindergarten and Care was reviewed by ERO in June 2021. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades across children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, indicating the service meets regulatory standards in these areas.
Taihape Kindergarten
ERO assessed Taihape Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice (all grade B), but identified non-compliance in health and safety procedures (grade C), particularly around excursion approvals and risk assessments.
Lansdowne Kindergarten
ERO assessed Lansdowne Kindergarten as Not well placed in January 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found curriculum and learning practices at B level, with effective use of Te Manawa framework and developing assessment and planning. Bicultural practice was graded C, with bicultural elements present but an explicit gap in defining success for Māori children as Māori.
Masterton West Kindergarten
ERO assessed Masterton West Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance, indicating sound practices with areas for ongoing refinement.
Meta Riddiford Kindergarten
ERO assessed Meta Riddiford Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B for children's wellbeing, with strong relationships and an inclusive environment, and B for leadership and governance, with supportive leadership refining assessment and planning.
Manaia Kindergarten
ERO assessed Manaia Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound performance across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety, with all dimensions graded B. The service was identified as needing strengthening in assessment and evaluation practices and bicultural development.
Una Williams Kindergarten
ERO assessed Una Williams Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified curriculum and learning as a key area of concern (grade C), with planning visible but evaluation aspects needing strengthening and assessment progression unclear. Children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance all received grade B ratings, with warm relationships, good support systems, and systematic internal evaluation noted as strengths.
York Street Kindergarten
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found curriculum and learning practices needed strengthening for individual learning outcomes, though assessment and planning were evident. Children's wellbeing and bicultural practice were both graded B, with warm relationships, a positive environment, and embedding of te ao Māori noted as strengths.
Carterton Kindergarten
ERO assessed Carterton Kindergarten as Not well placed in January 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong bicultural practice (grade A) and solid performance in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all grade B), though the service was noted as requiring further development overall.
Greytown Kindergarten
ERO assessed Greytown Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across all dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Whānau partnership, Bicultural practice, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance, indicating effective practices with areas identified for strengthening.
Birchville Kindergarten
ERO assessed Birchville Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing and whānau partnership (both grade B), with health and safety systems in place (grade B). Bicultural practice was identified as developing and requiring further embedding (grade C).
Brown Owl Kindergarten
ERO assessed Brown Owl Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and leadership, but noted bicultural practice as an area requiring stronger development to better support Māori and Pacific learners.
Cottle Kindergarten
ERO assessed Cottle Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found curriculum and learning at grade B, with assessment and planning developing and Te Manawa implementation underway but needing refinement. Bicultural practice was graded C, with te reo and tikanga evident but developing, and an explicit need to strengthen support for Māori learners. Health and safety management was graded B with compliance confirmed.
Doris Nicholson Kindergarten
ERO assessed Doris Nicholson Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum practices and strong children's wellbeing outcomes (both graded B), as well as effective whānau partnerships (graded B). The service had intentional teaching opportunities in place, though assessment alignment needed development.
Heretaunga Kindergarten
ERO assessed Heretaunga Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with notes identifying areas for further development in leadership self-review and Pacific strategies.
Irmgard Ritchie Kindergarten
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in May 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths across all dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance all received top grades, with strong Te Whāriki implementation, inclusive practices, and collaborative approaches evident.
Silverstream Kindergarten
ERO assessed Silverstream Kindergarten as Not well placed in their May 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety, indicating consistent practice across these areas alongside the overall placement assessment.
Totara Park Kindergarten
ERO assessed Totara Park Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing and health & safety practices, with B grades in curriculum & learning and leadership & governance. Bicultural practice was graded C, with ERO noting that further development was needed to embed tikanga and Te Tiriti commitments.
Trentham Kindergarten
ERO assessed Trentham Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service provided an effective child-centred curriculum with varied learning experiences (grade B) and had effective leadership with critical reflection and evaluation systems (grade B).
Ascot Park Kindergarten
ERO assessed Ascot Park Kindergarten as Not well placed in April 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing (B), whānau partnership (B), and bicultural practice (B), with consistent routines supporting belonging and te reo and tikanga effectively embedded. ERO identified further development opportunities in reviewing aspirations with families and deepening integration of cultural places.
Berhampore Kindergarten
ERO assessed Berhampore Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2015 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies whānau partnership as a key area for development, with the service needing greater responsiveness to whānau aspirations. Leadership and governance were rated as competent, though appraisal processes required continued development.
Brian Webb Kindergarten
ERO assessed Brian Webb Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, and Bicultural practice. The service showed strengths in children's sense of belonging, peer relationships, and bicultural integration, though curriculum planning required strengthening.
Brooklyn Kindergarten
ERO assessed Brooklyn Kindergarten as Not well placed in June 2015. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance, though the report noted areas requiring further refinement including assessment practices and appraisal processes.
Campbell Kindergarten
ERO assessed Campbell Kindergarten as Not well placed in its June 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in bicultural practice (grade A) and sound foundations in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and whānau partnership (all grade B), though intentional teaching development was noted as a next step.
Churton Park Kindergarten
ERO assessed Churton Park Kindergarten as Not well placed in June 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across all dimensions: the service offers a child-driven, play-based curriculum with strong teacher-child relationships and whānau partnership, alongside a demonstrated commitment to bicultural practice, though there were opportunities noted to deepen te reo Māori and tikanga use.
Discovery Kindergarten
ERO assessed Discovery Kindergarten as Not well placed in June 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership, though bicultural practice was graded as developing with further work needed on te ao Māori integration.
East Harbour Kindergarten
ERO assessed this kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2015 review. No dimension grades are available from the ERO report.
Hataitai Kindergarten
ERO assessed Hataitai Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2015. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound performance across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance, though the review noted assessment planning needed further embedding.
Waitohi Kindergarten
ERO assessed Waitohi Kindergarten as Not well placed in their June 2015 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety practices, but found leadership and governance required further development, particularly in self-review and evaluation processes.
Johnsonville West Kindergarten
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice, all graded B.
Sunshine Kindergarten
ERO assessed Sunshine Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning (intentional teaching strategies, skillful integration of core subjects) and bicultural practice (integrated kaupapa Māori, te reo Māori learning, meaningful conversations, valued tikanga).
Katoa Kindergarten
ERO assessed Katoa Kindergarten as Not well placed in its May 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning (A), children's wellbeing (A), and bicultural practice (A), with whānau partnership graded B.
Khandallah Kindergarten
ERO assessed Khandallah Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong performance across children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance. Parents should note the ERO's overall placement and consider requesting updated information from the service.
Lyall Bay Kindergarten
ERO assessed Lyall Bay Kindergarten as Not well placed in June 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service received B grades across all four dimensions: it uses effective play-based pedagogy, maintains regular family engagement, has te reo and tikanga embedded in practice, and meets health and safety requirements. However, the overall Not well placed rating indicates significant concerns beyond the individual dimension strengths.
Miramar Central Kindergarten
ERO assessed Miramar Central Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety, with a C grade in leadership and governance where distributed leadership was emerging.
Miramar North Kindergarten
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in June 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing and whānau partnership (both graded A), with curriculum and bicultural practice graded B. The service provided a calm, purposeful learning environment with strong community engagement.
Moira Gallagher Kindergarten
ERO assessed Moira Gallagher Kindergarten as Not well placed following a review in June 2016. The kindergarten serves 42 children. No dimension-level grades are available in this data.
Newlands Kindergarten
Newlands Kindergarten in Newlands, Wellington currently serves 41 children. In its 2020 Education Review, ERO assessed the service as Not well placed. No dimension grades are available from this review.
Bellevue Kindergarten
ERO assessed Bellevue Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified Curriculum & learning as a strength (B grade), while Whānau partnership and Bicultural practice both require development (C grades). The service was noted as needing to strengthen assessment and planning practices, enhance consultation with whānau, and develop te reo Māori use and localised curriculum.
Te Ō Newtown Kindergarten
ERO assessed Te Ō Newtown Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. No dimension-level analysis data is available from this review.
Ngahina Kindergarten
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in May 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in whānau partnership and health & safety compliance, but found gaps in curriculum learning conversations, te ao Māori integration, and leadership development following staffing changes.
Ngaio Kindergarten
ERO assessed Ngaio Kindergarten as Not well placed in its June 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received B grades across Curriculum & learning, Whānau partnership, and Bicultural practice, though ERO identified areas for development including assessment practices, acknowledgment of parental aspirations, and embedding of te reo and bicultural protocols in daily practice.
Northland Kindergarten
ERO assessed Northland Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrated exemplary te ao Māori integration with strong kawa practice and consistent te reo Māori use.
Onslow Kindergarten
ERO assessed Onslow Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. The service was not meeting expected standards across key areas of early childhood education. Parents seeking a kindergarten place may wish to discuss the centre's current operations and any changes since the review with the service directly.
Ōtaki Kindergarten
ERO assessed Ōtaki Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2015. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing and whānau partnership, while curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance were graded as requiring development.
Papakōwhai Kindergarten
ERO assessed Papakōwhai Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership, with competent performance in children's wellbeing and health and safety, though the overall assessment indicates significant areas requiring development.
Paparārangi Kindergarten
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in 2015. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance, indicating generally sound practice with some areas for development.
Paraparaumu Kindergarten
ERO assessed Paraparaumu Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the centre's health and safety systems met legal requirements and demonstrated compliance with health and safety standards.
Paremata Kindergarten
ERO assessed Paremata Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2015. Our analysis of the ERO report found health and safety systems in place, but leadership and governance processes required improvement, particularly in staff appraisal practices.
Parsons Avenue Kindergarten
ERO assessed Parsons Avenue Kindergarten as Not well placed in October 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified good progress in curriculum design, though assessment requires continued focus. Children's wellbeing shows a strong sense of belonging and transitions, with social competencies requiring ongoing monitoring.
Petone Kindergarten
ERO assessed Petone Kindergarten as not well placed in its 2015 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found children's wellbeing was graded B, with caring relationships and a welcoming environment in place, though some areas for development were noted.
Plimmerton Kindergarten
ERO assessed Plimmerton Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing and bicultural practice, with te reo and tikanga well integrated. Whānau partnership was graded lower, with parent voice inconsistently visible in learning records.
Pukerua Bay Kindergarten
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in its 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades in Curriculum & learning and Children's wellbeing, noting responsive assessment practices and a warm, nurturing environment with supportive interactions.
Raumati Beach Kindergarten
ERO assessed Raumati Beach Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2015. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved grade B in Curriculum & learning and grade B in Whānau partnership, with strengths in teacher responsiveness and family engagement.
Seatoun Kindergarten
ERO assessed Seatoun Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, where children were confident and engaged with developing learning dispositions. Areas for development included curriculum and learning (assessment and evaluation of teaching impact), and bicultural practice (te reo and tikanga integration and responsive practices for Māori learners).
Strathmore Park Kindergarten
ERO assessed Strathmore Park Kindergarten as Not well placed in July 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found B grades across all dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Whānau partnership, Bicultural practice, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance.
Tairangi Kindergarten
ERO assessed Tairangi Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2015 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found children's wellbeing and whānau partnership were graded B, while leadership and governance was graded C, with concerns about self-review processes and governance compliance.
Taitoko Kindergarten
ERO assessed Taitoko Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified curriculum and learning as an area needing development, with assessment and planning practices requiring alignment with Te Whāriki.
Tawa Central Kindergarten
Tawa Central Kindergarten is a kindergarten in Tawa with a current roll of 42 children. In its 2020 ERO review, the service was assessed as not well placed.
Titahi Bay Kindergarten
Titahi Bay Kindergarten is a kindergarten serving 41 children in Titahi Bay, Porirua City. In its 2020 Education Review, ERO assessed the service as Not well placed.
Tui Park Kindergarten
Tui Park Kindergarten was assessed by ERO as Not well placed in March 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance. The service uses an online assessment tool for whānau input and incorporates te reo and waiata, with leadership focused on internal evaluation.
Wadestown Kindergarten
ERO assessed Wadestown Kindergarten as Not well placed in June 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound curriculum delivery with intentional teaching and child-led learning (grade B), effective communication and parental engagement (grade B), and developing leadership and governance practices in their early stages of formal critique (grade C).
Waikanae Kindergarten
ERO assessed Waikanae Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong whānau partnership (A grade) alongside sound practices in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and leadership and governance (all B grades).
Waitangirua Kindergarten
ERO assessed Waitangirua Kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong whānau partnership practice with established communication and translator support, and bicultural practice that includes te reo and tikanga, though with scope to deepen te ao Māori understanding.
Wellington South Kindergarten
ERO assessed Wellington South Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2015. Our analysis of the ERO report indicated a B grade for Curriculum & learning, with the review noting effective child-centred curriculum with strong exploration and numeracy/literacy activities evident.
Balclutha Kindergarten
ERO assessed Balclutha Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across all dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, and Leadership & governance. The service demonstrated effective teaching and strong family engagement, with opportunities to strengthen assessment documentation and internal evaluation processes.
Rosebank Kindergarten
ERO assessed Rosebank Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service received B grades across all dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Bicultural practice, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance. The service met legal requirements and demonstrated consistent support for children's independence and self-regulation, with intentional integration of te reo and tikanga.
Adventure Kindergarten
ERO assessed Adventure Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2015. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and health and safety systems, with all three dimensions graded B.
Martinborough Kindergarten
ERO assessed Martinborough Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing and leadership & governance, with positive relationships and inclusive practice evident, though the overall placement indicates areas requiring significant improvement.
Fanau Pasifika
ERO assessed Fanau Pasifika as Not well placed in June 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades for curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and health and safety, but a C grade for leadership and governance, where self-review processes and formal critique of teaching practice required development.
Betty Montford Kindergarten
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and leadership, but identified bicultural practice as an area needing development, with limited te reo Māori and dual heritage opportunities.
Milton Kindergarten
ERO assessed Milton Kindergarten as Not well placed in August 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance, though the overall placement indicated concerns requiring attention at that time.
Karori Kindergarten
ERO assessed Karori Kindergarten as Not well placed in June 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice, with noted areas for development in assessment, te reo Māori, and mana whenua engagement.
Island Bay Kindergarten
ERO assessed Island Bay Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2015. Our analysis of the ERO report identified curriculum and learning (grade C) and leadership and governance (grade C) as areas requiring significant strengthening. The service received grade B for children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety.
Kahurangi All Day Kindergarten
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum and learning practices, effective support for children's wellbeing, and strong whānau partnership. Bicultural practice was identified as an area requiring further development, particularly in supporting Māori learners.
Paremata Creche
ERO assessed Paremata Creche as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies sound curriculum implementation and children's wellbeing (both grade B), but notes development needs in whānau partnership and bicultural practice (both grade C). Health and safety systems and leadership were assessed as sound (grade B).
Raumati South Kindergarten
ERO assessed Raumati South Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service met minimum legal ratios for health and safety, and had capable leadership with developing internal evaluation practices.
Matariki Kindergarten
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their June 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, but found emerging bicultural practice and compliance gaps in health and safety, including police vetting of non-registered staff.
Mt Cook Preschool
Mt Cook Preschool was reviewed by the Education Review Office in August 2022. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in bicultural practice, with te ao Māori integrated throughout the service. Areas for development include intentional use of learning outcomes to demonstrate progression and clearer understanding of internal evaluation processes among staff.
Goldfields Kindergarten
ERO assessed Goldfields Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Specific dimension grades were not available in the review data.
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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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