Two Hawke's Bay kindergartens have been "very well placed" on their latest ERO (Education Review Office) reports.
An ERO report looks at how an early learning service or school reaches positive learning outcomes, knowledge, skills and habits for children and young people.
Earlier this year, the Education Review Office visited both Te Mata and Mayfair Kindergarten, and findings from the visit resulted in a "Very Well Placed" evaluation for both centres.
The ERO report stated that Te Mata's curriculum was "highly responsive to the interests, strengths and abilities of all children".
"Teachers promote inclusive practices. They have established a kindergarten culture in which children are first and foremost valued, celebrated and affirmed for who they are and what they bring to their learning. They know children well and are highly responsive to their individual needs," it said.