Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens in Wellington
59 licensed centres across 45 suburbs · Wellington
All Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens centres in Wellington
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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Frequently asked
- How many Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens centres are in Wellington?
- 59 licensed Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens centres in Wellington, across 45 suburbs. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- What are alternatives to Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens in Wellington?
- Other operators with centres in Wellington: Playcentre Aotearoa (31), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (26), Hutt City Kindergartens (21), BestStart Educare (16), Barnardos New Zealand (9). 323 total licensed centres in Wellington.
- Do Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens centres in Wellington accept government funding?
- All licensed ECE centres including Whānau Manaaki 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 59 Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens centres in Wellington also participate in 20 Hours ECE.
centres nationwide
323 licensed centres
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
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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