How popular isBarnardos Early Learning?
In September 2026, people searched for Barnardos Early Learning by name about 2,580 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 13.8% of all New Zealand early childhood education provider searches, placing Barnardos Early Learning fourth out of eight providers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about early childhood education providers, Barnardos Early Learning did not appear in any of the answers.
Barnardos Early Learning is the fourth most searched of 8 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
BestStartShare of searches 47.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
KindercareShare of searches 16.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Active ExplorersShare of searches 14%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
Barnardos Early LearningShare of searches 13.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Evolve EducationShare of searches 4.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top early childhood education providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Barnardos Early Learning did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
BestStart2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kindercare2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Remuera Montessori2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Busy Bees2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Smart Start Montessori2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Active Explorers1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Evolve Education1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Barnardos Early Learning0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about early childhood education providers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which early childhood education provider should I join in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best early childhood education providers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best early childhood education provider in New Zealand for a young child?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“early childhood education nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kindy nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which early childhood education providers compete with Barnardos Early Learning?
Share of searches by month for BestStart, Kindercare, Active Explorers, Barnardos Early Learning, Evolve Education, Remuera Montessori. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | BestStart | Kindercare | Active Explorers | Barnardos Early Learning | Evolve Education | Remuera Montessori | Busy Bees | Smart Start Montessori |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.5% | 19.8% | 12.4% | 13.8% | 4% | 3.1% | 0.31% | 0.16% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.5% | 18.3% | 12% | 11.4% | 4% | 3.1% | 0.42% | 0.21% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.3% | 24.1% | 11.8% | 11% | 3.3% | 3% | 0.38% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.9% | 18.5% | 15.9% | 11.3% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 0.43% | 0.16% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.5% | 19% | 14.6% | 11.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 0.63% | 0.16% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.2% | 18.4% | 14.1% | 13.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.34% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.5% | 19% | 14.7% | 11.4% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 0.33% | 0.16% |
| May 2026 | 46.9% | 18.7% | 13.5% | 14% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 0.43% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.4% | 19.5% | 15.5% | 11.2% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 0.43% | 0.16% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.9% | 17.8% | 13.7% | 11.7% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.45% | 0.22% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.9% | 17.7% | 14.7% | 11.6% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 0.34% | 0.17% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.8% | 16.5% | 14% | 13.8% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 0.43% | 0.16% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 47.8% | 9K | +5.7% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.5% | 3.1K | -0.96% | -1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14% | 2.6K | +1.2% | -0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 13.8% | 2.6K | +25.2% | +2.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.1% | 770 | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.1% | 590 | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.43% | 80 | +33.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.16% | 30 | 0% | 0 points |
47.8%
Held 1st. 9K estimated branded searches, +5.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
16.5%
Held 2nd. 3.1K estimated branded searches, -0.96% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
14%
Held 3rd. 2.6K estimated branded searches, +1.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
13.8%
Held 4th. 2.6K estimated branded searches, +25.2% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
4.1%
Held 5th. 770 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
3.1%
Held 6th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.43%
Held 7th. 80 estimated branded searches, +33.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.16%
Held 8th. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Barnardos Early Learning and its closest rivals

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Every comparison with Barnardos Early Learning
13 comparisons
- Active Explorers vs Barnardos Early Learning
- Barnardos Early Learning vs BestStart
- Barnardos Early Learning vs Kindercare
- Barnardos Early Learning vs Plunket
- Barnardos Early Learning vs Variety
- Barnardos Early Learning vs IHC New Zealand
- Barnardos Early Learning vs Evolve Education
- Barnardos Early Learning vs Starship Foundation
- Barnardos Early Learning vs Remuera Montessori
- Barnardos Early Learning vs ChildFund New Zealand
- Barnardos Early Learning vs Make-A-Wish NZ
- Barnardos Early Learning vs Ronald McDonald House Charities
- Barnardos Early Learning vs Busy Bees
How has branded search demand for Barnardos Early Learning changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Barnardos Early Learning in New Zealand held steady at 2.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Barnardos Early Learning’s share of searches among early childhood education providers in New Zealand peaked at 14% in May 2026 and was lowest at 11% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Barnardos Early Learning fell from 3rd to 4th among early childhood education providers in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand early childhood education providers in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Barnardos Early Learning gained share of searches among early childhood education providers in New Zealand, from 11.6% to 13.8%.

In September 2026, Kindercare lost share of searches among early childhood education providers in New Zealand, from 17.7% to 16.5%.

In September 2026, Active Explorers lost share of searches among early childhood education providers in New Zealand, from 14.7% to 14%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Busy Bees in New Zealand rose 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 60 to 80 in September 2026.
How are Barnardos Early Learning’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Barnardos Early Learning’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- barnardos
- barnardos early learning
- barnardos early learning centre
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Where does Barnardos Early Learning compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early childhood education providers | 4th of 8 | 13.8% | Shown above |
| Child and family charities | 2nd of 9 | 20.9% | Show ranking |

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