BestStart Clarence Street
About BestStart Clarence Street
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 Clarence Street, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Clarence Street currently has a roll of 41 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (37% 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
“An amazing center,I am very satisfying with the center,carrying staff,amazing management and safe environment for my son ... Highly recommend.”
“Am happy”
“I am really satisfying with the service from Best start. Friendly staff. Yummy foods. As they put their 100% interest and duty of care to look after our children. One of the best kindergarten in the city.”
“The staff here are kind and caring. We highly recommend this place.”
“Friendly and caring staff. Very Trustful place where your kids are safe. One of the best kindergarten in city. Highly recommended, all the best and keep going. And thank you for taking care of my kids.💐💐👌🏻”
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