Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

BestStart Alexandra

Alexandra
4.4|
Ages
1–5 years
Roll Size
48 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
4.4/5

About BestStart Alexandra

BestStart Alexandra is a education & care service in Alexandra, with children currently enrolled aged 1–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

About Education & Care Service

Education & Care Services are mainstream early learning centres that offer full-day or part-day care with a structured curriculum, qualified teachers, and a focus on learning through play. They cater to families needing flexible childcare options and wanting a balanced approach that supports social, physical, and early academic development in a diverse environment.

What Is 20 Hours ECE funding?

20 Hours ECE is a government-funded initiative that helps reduce the cost of early childhood education for families with tamariki aged 3–5. Eligible children can receive up to 20 hours of funded care and education each week at participating services. Centres can set their own enrolment patterns and may ask for optional charges, but the funded hours themselves should be free of compulsory fees. If you are unsure how this works at BestStart Alexandra, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

BestStart Alexandra currently has a roll of 48 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (73% of the roll), alongside māori, asian, other children.

Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education and were last updated on 01/07/2024.

Parent Reviews

Google Verified
AR
Ashlee Ryan
April 2025

“Great place, teachers who care, my kids love it and are happy and safe, lots of spaces for them to learn”

PB
Priyadarshini Bora
March 2024
MW
Mark Weastell
November 2023
AB
Ashleigh Beck
April 2022

“Awesome daycare! I'm not sure why someone would only give them 3 stars! They have the best teachers and staff! My children love it there and they are always so accommodating!”

SF
Sharon Ferreira
June 2021

Interested?

Contact the centre directly to check for availability or arrange a visit.

Contact centre for availability

Contact Details

23 Matau Street, Alexandra

Getting ready for daycare?

See what your child will need for their day: labels, drink bottle, lunchbox, spare clothes, sunscreen and more.

Daycare Essentials Checklist

ERO Report

Education Review Office verified. Check the latest quality evaluation.

View Report

Other centres nearby

Explore other options in your neighbourhood.