Service type
The Willows is an education and care service — the most common ECE type in New Zealand, typically operating all day, year-round.
20 Hours ECE
The Willows participates in the 20 Hours ECE scheme, which funds up to 20 hours a week of early childhood education for children aged 3 to 5.
Authority
The Willows is privately owned, operated by an individual, company, or other private entity.
Equity Index
The Willows has an Equity Index rating of "EQI > 5" on the Ministry of Education's 1–4 scale for early childhood services. A lower number means the service draws more of its enrolled children from lower socio-economic communities, making it eligible for additional government funding. This is a different scale to the schools Equity Index (344–569) and the two should never be compared directly.
Children by age
As at July 2025, based on 181 children on the roll.
Children by ethnicity
Percentages may add up to more than 100%, since a child can be recorded under more than one ethnicity.
Location
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- Address248 Wairakei Road, Bryndwr, Christchurch
- Phone+64 3 351 1904
- Emailmanager@willows.nz
- ContactMelissa Hempstalk
Nearby ECE services
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The Enchanted Garden Education & Care Services · 308 m
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The Rabbit Patch - Saffron Street Education & Care Services · 324 m
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The Rabbit Patch Preschool Education & Care Services · 931 m
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Kidsfirst Kindergartens Trengrove Kindergartens · 1 km
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Pūmanawa Bishopdale Education & Care Services · 1.3 km
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What comes next
Primary schools closest to The Willows — most children move into a primary school after early childhood education, though families are free to choose any school.
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Waimairi School 1.4 km
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Paparoa Street School 2.5 km
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Papanui Primary School 2.8 km
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Selwyn House School 3.2 km
Data source
- SourceNZ Early Childhood Services Directory — Ministry of Education / Education Counts
- Ministry data last checked6 September 2026