BestStart Baverstock Oaks
About BestStart Baverstock Oaks
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 Baverstock Oaks, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Baverstock Oaks currently has a roll of 115 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (63% 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
“We’ve had such a wonderful experience at BestStart Baverstock, and I wanted to especially acknowledge Teacher Gagan for the amazing support she has given my daughter, Erine. Gagan is incredibly patient, kind, and attentive. She always takes the time to understand Erine’s needs and helps her feel confident and comfortable every day. We’ve seen so much growth in Erine since starting here, and a big part of that is because of Gagan’s dedication and genuine care. The whole BestStart Baverstock team creates a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for the children. We truly feel welcomed and supported as a family.”
“Lovely place. Friendly teachers. This place got the best receptionist. She lights the space up. The teachers are lovely and always update us about the child development.”
“Such a beautiful, caring, friendly, and warm-welcoming centre! We are so happy to have our son here. Special thanks to Suman, the administrator – thank you for your help and support.”
“We are feeling very emotional as we watch our little one take a new step forward, leaving behind his wonderful friends and beloved teachers. But we know that change is a part of life, and with that, we move ahead with gratitude in our hearts. A heartfelt thank you to each and every teacher — Sasha, Aaliyah, Jane, Aira, Sarabjit, and Jo — for the love, patience, and care you’ve given to Kavish. You’ve all played such a special role in his early years. A big thank you to Suman as well, for being such a kind and helpful administrator, always there to support us through every step. It was truly a joy being a part of BestStart Baverstock, and we would love to return again in the future. Thank you all for being Kavish’s safe and happy place. See you all next time — until then, with lots of love and gratitude 💛”
“We couldn’t be happier with Best Start Baverstock Oaks! The teachers are incredibly caring, patient and dedicated, making every child feel safe and valued. Their carefully planned activities keep the children engaged, learning and having fun every day. It’s wonderful to see how much thought goes into fostering creativity, curiosity and social development. The classrooms are always full of happy, engaged learners and the warm, welcoming environment makes it feel like a second home. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching preschool experience!”
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