BestStart Avondale

About BestStart Avondale
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 Avondale, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Avondale currently has a roll of 91 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (79% of the roll), alongside european, māori, pacific, 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
“My daughter has been attending BestStart Avondale since she was 6 months old, and it has been an incredibly positive journey for both of us. From day one, she felt happy and comfortable in the environment, and over time, I’ve seen her grow into a confident, independent little girl who loves learning and exploring new things. The team at BestStart Avondale is truly wonderful. A special thank you to Shona, Beaula, Kavitha, and the new teacher (whose name I haven’t caught yet) — each of you has shown genuine care, kindness, and professionalism. It's clear that the children are not just looked after but truly cared for and supported in their development. I’ve also noticed how the centre continues to improve — the playground has been upgraded, and resources are always being refreshed and replenished, which shows the centre’s commitment to providing a high-quality learning environment. Overall, I’m very happy with the care and education my daughter receives at BestStart Avondale. It’s a safe, nurturing, and inspiring place for little ones to grow.”
“Best Start Avondale has been Ezra's second home. He loves to go to daycare. The Teachers have always been looking after him since his day one and he is much loved there. Ezra has progressed well with the constant Learning, care provided by his teachers. Thank you.”
“We are so grateful to have our son at BestStart Avondale. It is truly the best daycare. He has learned so much here and has grown in confidence, creativity, and imagination through the wide range of fun activities and carefully planned holiday programs. The teachers are absolutely amazing, caring, supportive, and always encouraging children to do their best. Because of them, my son is now ready to start primary school with a very positive attitude. The centre also has wonderful office staff and administration who are always welcoming and very flexible with time changes, which makes it so much easy for us. We couldn’t have asked for a better place for our child’s early learning journey. Highly recommend BestStart Avondale to every parent.”
“Fantastic experience! BestStart Avondale Kindergarten is truly amazing! The staff are kind, helpful, and polite. Centre Manager Kavitha is exceptional! My daughter has become more disciplined and learned so many valuable skills that will benefit her in life and primary school. Thank you to all the staff for your love, care, and dedication to the kids. Your support and understanding of our family's needs and my daughter's well-being are truly appreciated. You're the best! All the best all of you for upcoming challenges 👍🎉❤️ Highly recommend 👍👌👌❤️”
“My son has been attending this daycare since he was 1 year old, and he just turned 3 — that’s two full years of love, care, and guidance from the amazing team here. Kavitha and her staff do a fantastic job looking after the kids, creating a safe and nurturing environment every single day. Over these two years, I’ve seen my son grow, learn, and become more confident under their supervision. The teachers are patient, attentive, and genuinely care about the children’s development. Keep up the great work! I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a place where their child will be cared for and supported like family.”
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