BestStart Botany Junction
About BestStart Botany Junction
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 Botany Junction, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Botany Junction currently has a roll of 54 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (75% 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
“BestStart Botany Junction is amazing! The teachers are so caring and handle kids with love and patience. Great communication, fun learning activities, and a safe, nurturing environment. The centre feels like a second home, and I have complete peace of mind knowing my child is in such capable hands. Truly one of the best places for early childhood education!”
“They gave me hard time not teachers but the manager.. sorry to say but they are polite on your face but if your child is special then they makes plain how you leave there kindy by itself. 3 start only for 1-2 teachers who already left.”
“Best start botany junction is the best daycare I found for my son. All staff are friendly, responsible and caring. You can choose this place for your child without any doubt. Highly recommended.”
“I am very happy and confident about my son's progress at BestStart. It is a very nice and well-planned BestStart, with a great environment and teaching concepts. My son really enjoyed playing and learning both at the centre with so many kinds of resources.Daily updates and Photos posted via story park.A huge thanks to all the teachers. Thank You.”
“My son has been attending BestStart Botany junction for more than a year. I have found the teachers are very helpful for my child to become independent in helping himself. The centre is very clean and tidy and the classrooms are always managed well. The administrator always makes me and my child welcome in the centre. I am very happy with the good care and learning of my son. Keep doing the good efforts . A huge thanks to all the teachers.”
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