Register of network approvals and revocations

We maintain and publish a register of current network approvals and any approvals that are subsequently revoked. Approvals and revocations are listed below by region.

From 1 February 2023, unless excluded, anyone intending to establish a new licensed early childhood service first needs to apply for and be granted network approval by the Minister of Education.

Services excluded from network management

The network approval expires on the estimated date of establishment if not revoked prior to this date.

Te Tai Tokerau

No current approvals or revocations.

Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland

Progressed to licensing

Niv's Helensville Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics: 

  • early childhood education and care centre.

Intended location of the service: 173-175 Rautawhiri Road, Helensville, Auckland.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is 40, with 15 children aged under 2.

Date of approval issued: 10 May 2023

Licence to operate issued: 21 August 2023

Service name: Parkview Preschool

Current network approvals

Bear Park East Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day teacher-led service, proposing to open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm.

Intended location of the service: Within the St Heliers South area, Auckland.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 80 to 90. This is comprised of between 21 to 25 children aged under 2 and 61 to 70 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 18 July 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 31 October 2025

Ben Hurst

Proposed service type and any special characteristics: 

  • early childhood education and care centre.

Intended location of the service: 33 Haast Street, Remuera, Auckland.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 141 to 150 and is comprised of between 46 to 50 children aged under 2 and 91 to 100 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 29 May 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 30 November 2024

Blooming Buds Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • a full-day teacher-led service open Monday to Friday.

Intended location of the service: 3145 Great North Road, New Lynn, Auckland.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 131 to 140 and is comprised of between 36 to 40 children aged under 2 and 91 to 100 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 30 June 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 15 March 2024

DreamCatchers Education Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day teacher-led service, proposing to open Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm.

Intended location of the service: 1 Taimana Place, Greenhithe, Auckland

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is 71 to 80 and is comprised of between 16 to 20 children aged under 2 and 61 to 70 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 7 June 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 4 September 2023

Happy Learning Centre Pokeno Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day teacher-led service, proposing to open Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm.

Intended location of the service: 15C Selby Street, Pōkeno, Auckland

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 141 to 150 and is comprised of between 26 to 30 children aged under 2 and 111 to 120 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 28 July 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 1 February 2026

Kiddie Star

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • proposing to provide home-based education and care service intending to serve the geographical area of Auckland
  • the proposed service will be a full-day teacher-led service, which specialises in delivering education and care in full Asian immersion languages and to migrants and former refugees
  • service is proposing to operate from Monday to Sunday, 7am to 9pm.

Intended location of the service: Auckland

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is 80 and is comprised of between 56 to 60 children aged under 2 and 11 to 20 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 30 May 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 1 May 2025

LLC Education Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day teacher-led service, which will be well-equipped for learning support needs for migrants and former refugees.

Intended location of the service: 186 Glamorgan Drive, Torbay, Auckland.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 51 to 60 and is comprised of between 11 to 15 children aged under 2 and 41 to 50 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 7 June 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 8 May 2026

Happy Learning Centre Onehunga Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day teacher-led service, proposing to open Monday to Friday.

Intended location of the service: 424 Onehunga Mall, Onehunga, Auckland

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 141 to 150 and is comprised of between 21 to 25 children aged under 2 and 111 to 120 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 4 August 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 1 March 2026

Gulf Harbour Montessori Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day service for children aged 0 to 5 years old, proposing to open Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm.

Intended location of the service: 132 Pinecrest Drive, Gulf Harbour, Whangaparaoa,

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 101 to 110 and is comprised of between 21 to 25 children aged under 2 and 71 to 80 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 8 August 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 14 October 2023

Sai Education - Balmoral Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • The proposed service will be a full day service, proposing to open Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm

Intended location of the service: 227 Balmoral Road, Mount Eden, Auckland

Service size (number of child places): Total maximm number of child places is 50 and is comprised of 10 children aged under 2 and 40 children aged 2 or older. 

Sonya Mary Page

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full day service, proposing to open Monday to Friday.

Intended location of the service: 3 School Road, Wellsford, Auckland

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 99 to 100 and is comprised of between 26 to 30 children aged under 2 and 61 to 70 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 5 August 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 31 December 2023

Sonya Mary Page

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day teacher-led service for children aged 0 to 5 years old, proposing to open Monday to Friday.

Intended location of the service: 90 Upper Orewa Road, Silverdale, Auckland

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is 70 and is comprised of 20 children aged under 2 and 50 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 10 August 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 31 March 2024

Riverdale Childcare Centre Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full day service, proposing to open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm.

Intended location of the service: 101 Hendon Ave, Mt Albert, Auckland

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is 42 and is comprised of 12 children aged under 2 and 30 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 13 August 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 1 April 2024

Clevedon Community Trust

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a community-based full-day teacher-led service provided by the Clevedon Presbyterian Church proposing to provide a service founded on the core values of the Christian faith
  • service is proposing to open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm

Intended location of the service: 3 Papakura-Clevedon Road, Clevedon, Auckland

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 71 to 80 and is comprised of between 16 to 20 children aged under 2.

Date of issue: 13 August 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 12 January 2026

Tiny Voices Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full day teacher-led service, proposing to open Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm.

Intended location of the service: 1-272 Jervois Road, Herne Bay, Auckland

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is 70.

Date of issue: 13 August 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 6 November 2023

Truth Education Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day service, proposing to open Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm.

Intended location of the service: 138 Royal Road, Massey, Auckland.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 51 to 60 and is comprised of between 41 to 50 children aged under 2 and 6 to 10 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 31 August 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 1 January 2024

Waikato

Current network approvals 

Bumblebees and Buttercups Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day teacher-led service, proposing to open Monday to Friday, 7:30am–5:30pm.

Intended location of the service: 111 Fairway Drive, Morrinsville.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 91 to 100 and is comprised of between 21 to 25 children aged under 2 and 66 to 79 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 18 July 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 24 May 2026

Peachgrove Childcare Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre.

Intended location of the service: 56 Peachgrove Road, Hamilton East, Hamilton.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is 85 and is comprised of between 21 to 25 children aged under 2 and 51 to 60 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 3 July 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 1 July 2025

Progressed to licensing

Creators Educational Trust

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • service provides a Christian-inspired service that utilises the Reggio Emilia approach in their teaching and learning.

Intended location of the service: 85 Forest Lake Road, Forest Lake, Hamilton

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 71 to 80 and is comprised of between 16 to 20 children aged under 2 and 51 to 60 children aged 2 or older.

Date of approval issued: 11 May 2023

Licence to operate issued: 12 June 2023

Service name: Creators Forest Lake

Network approvals revoked

None

Bay of Plenty, Waiariki

Current network approvals

Bethlehem Early Learning Centres Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day service, proposing to open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Intended location of the service: 528 Kaylene Place, Ōmokoroa, Bay of Plenty.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 71 to 80 and is comprised of between 16 to 20 children aged under 2 and 51 to 60 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 31 July 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 1 June 2025

Elm Tree Early Learning Centre Tauriko Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day teacher-led service, proposing to open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm.

Intended location of the service: 512 Cambridge Road, Tauriko, Tauranga.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 81 to 90 and is comprised of between 16 to 20 children aged under 2 and 61 to 70 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 20 July 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 31 January 2024

Future Focus West Dune Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day service, proposing to open Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm.

Intended location of the service: 2 Flaxmill Way, Pāpāmoa Beach, Tauranga.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 90 to 100 and is comprised of between 26 to 30 children aged under 2 and 61 to 70 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 4 August 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 2 July 2025

Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti

Current network approvals

Gisborne Kindergarten Association

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre 
  • the proposed service will be located on the Tīaho Primary School site and offer a service with distinct Māori identity and culture.

Intended location of the service: 104 Black street, Wairoa.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 21 to 30 and is comprised of between 21 to 30 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 9 May 2023 

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 1 February 2025

Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatū

Current network approvals

Bizzy Bodz Educare Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day teacher-led service supplying a Montessori philosophy approach
  • it is proposing to open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm.

Intended location of the service: 155 South Street Feilding, Manawatū.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 41 to 50 and is comprised of between 41 to 50 children aged two or older.

Date of issue: 4 August 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 1 November 2023

Wellington

Current network approvals

Millie’s House in Wellington Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day teacher-led service, proposing to open weekdays.

Intended location of the service: Vivian East area, Wellington

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between of 91 to 100 and is comprised of 36 to 40 children aged under 2 and 51 to 60 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 14 August 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 27 July 2026 

Millie’s House in Wellington Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day teacher-led service for children aged 0 to 5 years old, proposing to open Monday to Friday.

Intended location of the service: Central Hutt North area, Wellington

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 111 to 120 and is comprised of between 61 to 70 children aged under 2 and 46 to 50 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 14 August 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 27 July 2026

Nelson, Malborough, West Coast

Progressed to licensing

Wildflowers ELC Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • service operates 7.30am to 5.30pm weekdays.

Intended location of the service: 8 Central Park Lane, Richmond, Tasman 7020.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 41 to 50 and is comprised of between 16 to 20 children aged under 2 and 21 to 30 children aged 2 or older.

Date of approval issued: 27 April 2023

Licence to operate issued: 5 May 2023

Service name: Wildflowers Early Learning Centre

Canterbury, Chatham Islands

Progressed to licensing

Kimihia Early Learning Trust

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • the proposed service will meet strategic priorities by providing early childhood education and care services for young people continuing education through the Kimihia Parents College and will provide for the local community.
  • the proposed operating hours will be 8am to 4.30pm weekdays.

Intended location of the service: Te Aratai College, 85 Aldwins Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is 50 comprised of up to 23 children aged under 2 and 21 to 30 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 29 May 2023

License to operate: 5 September 2023

Service name: Kimihia Early Learning Centre

The Oaks Early Learning Centre Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed operating hours will be Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5.30pm.

Intended location of the service: 475-477 West Street, Allenton, Ashburton.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 81 to 90 and is comprised of between 16 to 20 children aged under 2 and 61 to 70 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 9 May 2023 

Licence to operate issued: 25 July 2023

Service name: The Oaks Early Learning Centre

Current network approvals 

Canterbury Educare – Prestons Preschool Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • education and care service 
  • service is proposing to operate 6.30am to 6.30pm weekdays.

Intended location of the service: 35 Hawkins Road, Marshland, Christchurch.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 61 to 70 and is comprised of between 16 to 20 children aged under 2 years and 41 to 50 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 20 April 2023 

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 23 September 2025

 

Millies House in Christchurch Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day teacher-led service, proposing to open weekdays.

Intended location of the service: 56 Shirley Road, Shirley, Christchurch.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 51 to 60 and is comprised of between 26 to 30 children aged under 2 and 31 t6o 40 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 17 July 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 15 April 2024

Stem Education Group Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre 
  • proposing to provide education and care underpinned by a Montessori philosophy.

Intended location of the service: 8 Lincoln Road, Hillmorton, Christchurch.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 71 to 80 and is comprised of between 21 to 25 children aged under 2 and 41 to 50 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 9 May 2023 

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 22 December 2023

Little Ferns Early Learning Centre Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day teacher-led service, proposing to provide a play-based learning approach philosophy.

Intended location of the service: 17 Broadlands Drive, Rolleston.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 81 to 90 and is comprised of between 21 to 25 children aged under 2 and 61 to 70 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 4 August 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 14 March 2024

R&D Education Ltd

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day teacher-led service, proposing to provide a Montessori Education.

Intended location of the service: 119 Sutherlands Road, Halswell, Christchurch.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 131 to 140 and is comprised of between 31 to 35 children aged under 2 and 91 to 100 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 4 August 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 30 September 2024

Otago, Southland

Current network approvals 

BestStart Educare Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day teacher-led service, proposing to be open Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm.

Intended location of the service: Wooing Tree Estate, Cromwell, Central Otago.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 81 to 90 and is comprised of between 16 to 20 children aged under 2 and 61 to 70 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 31 July 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 31 March 2025

Curious Minds Education

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • service is proposing to operate Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5.30pm, 

Intended location of the service: Level 1, 5 Mile Retail, 30 Grant Road, Frankton, Queenstown.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 81 to 90 and is comprised of between 21 to 25 children aged under 2 and 51 to 60 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 29 May 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 26 June 2023 

Blue Duck Childcare (Waihopai) Limited

Proposed service type and any special characteristics:

  • early childhood education and care centre
  • the proposed service will be a full-day teacher-led service proposing to open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm

Intended location of the service: 167 Bill Richardson Drive, Avenal, Invercargill.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 81 to 90 and is comprised of between 21 to 25 children aged under 2 and 61 to 70 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 31 August 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 1 February 2024

Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi 0 Aotearoa - Playcentre Aotearoa

Proposed service type and any special characteristics: 

  • early childhood education and care centre - parent led
  • The proposed service will be a sessional parent-led service proposing to open five days per week

Intended location of the service: Queenstown Primary School, 20 Robins Road, Queenstown.

Service size (number of child places): Total maximum number of child places is between 21-30; comprised of between 11-15 children aged under 2 and 11-20 children aged 2 or older.

Date of issue: 14 September 2023

Estimated date of establishment (expiry of approval): 30 November 2023

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