Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens in Upper Hutt CBD
3 licensed centres · Wellington
Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens centres in Upper Hutt CBD
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).
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.
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.
Alternative centres in Upper Hutt CBD
8 other licensed ECE centres in Upper Hutt CBD from different operators.
Childhood Concepts Goodshed Rd
Childhood Concepts Goodshed Rd is an education and care service in Upper Hutt CBD with a current roll of 67 children. Our analysis of the October 2021 ERO report shows the service received B grades across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance. Intentional teaching and Te Whāriki use are developing, parent partnerships are established, and leadership demonstrates improvement focus with effective self-review practices in place.
Active Explorers Upper Hutt
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their February 2018 review. 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, with all dimensions graded B.
Upper Hutt Kindergarten
ERO assessed Upper Hutt Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service with strong grades in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, with health and safety meeting legal requirements.
Happy Days Childcare Centre
Titiro Whakamua Kindergarten
Totara Park Playcentre
Wallaceville Playcentre
Smiley Faces Educare
Frequently asked
- How many Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens centres are in Upper Hutt CBD?
- Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens operates 3 centres in Upper Hutt CBD, Wellington: Birchville Kindergarten, Cottle Kindergarten, Irmgard Ritchie Kindergarten.
- Do Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens centres in Upper Hutt CBD offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 3 Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens centres in Upper Hutt CBD 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 Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens in Upper Hutt CBD?
- Other licensed early childhood centres in Upper Hutt CBD include: Childhood Concepts Goodshed Rd, Active Explorers Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt Kindergarten, Happy Days Childcare Centre, Titiro Whakamua Kindergarten. See the full suburb listing for all options.
- How do I enrol with Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens in Upper Hutt CBD?
- 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 Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens's national site at https://www.wmkindergartens.org.nz or browse individual centre profiles below.
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