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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