BestStart Beach Haven
About BestStart Beach Haven
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 Beach Haven, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Beach Haven currently has a roll of 88 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (35% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, 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
“Can’t fault Best Start Beach Haven and the staff who are all super friendly and go above and beyond. Our son is thriving here and he has a solid group of friends. It’s also a great place for both fun and learning. We’ve been enrolled here since it first opened and it has greatly improved since there was a change of management (older, more negative reviews probably don’t reflect the current centre and how it’s run now).”
“The management Teachers Admin And the chef They alll great it took me long time to find the day care that I would enrol my baby and am so glad she is in the centre that is soo. Clean and fun . They are flexible and approachable. And lovely . Thanks for everything My baby loves it there she is very well liked after .”
“We enrolled our 2-year-8-month-old child at Best Start Montessori and Day Care in April 2024, shortly after relocating from Sri Lanka to New Zealand. Moving to a new country, we were naturally concerned about how our child would adjust to a different culture and language, especially with no prior exposure to English. However, the team at Best Start has been exceptional in every way. Through their scientific teaching methods and the dedicated support of the teachers, we’ve seen remarkable progress. Our child’s language skills have improved significantly, and their interpersonal development has been a joy to witness. They are now gradually making friends, a milestone we deeply value as parents. Our decision to move to New Zealand was driven by a desire to provide a better life for our children, and Best Start has played an integral role in making that dream a reality. The multicultural environment they provide is nurturing and inspiring, creating the perfect foundation for a bright future. We are incredibly grateful for the care, dedication, and positive impact Best Start has had on our child’s early years.”
“We’re so impressed with Best Start Beach Haven. The staff are understanding, compassionate, and always take the time to communicate with us. They keep us informed about daughter’s experiences and learning, and it’s amazing to see how much she loves going there. It’s such a relief as a parent to know your child is in such a safe, nurturing, and happy environment. Highly recommend this daycare! ♥️”
“The team at Best Start Beach Haven have been truly wonderful for our family! They are a very inclusive centre and there are always fun activities set up for the children including messy play, art play, water play! The care from all the teachers is so lovely, our toddler is thriving here!”
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