The ranking is based on reviews from students, parents and staff. The rating weighs the number of reviews, and only schools with at least 3 reviews qualify for the list.

Updated 23 October 2026

1. 1Halswell Learning TreeChristchurch8 reviews4.3
2. 2Palms Educare (Browns Bay)Auckland6 reviews4.3
3. 3Love and Learn Care and EducationWhanganui4 reviews4.1
4. 4Rainbow Kids ChildcareHamilton4 reviews4.1
5. 5City Heights Montessori 2Dunedin3 reviews4.1
6. 6Beach Haven KindergartenAuckland3 reviews4.1
7. 7Tiny Tots PreschoolChristchurch3 reviews4.1
8. 8Kids Cave Early LearningHamilton8 reviews4.1
9. 9Educare Tawa Wellington11 reviews4.0
10. 10Kids Count - Kelvin RoadPapakura3 reviews3.9
11. 11Grow Active Welles StChristchurch4 reviews3.9
12. 12The Stables MontessoriChristchurch3 reviews3.8
13. 13Pitter Patter Education CentreFeilding5 reviews3.7
14. 14BestStart Havelock NorthHavelock North3 reviews3.5

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