BestStart Coronation Road
About BestStart Coronation Road
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 Coronation Road, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Coronation Road currently has a roll of 49 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 māori, pacific 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
“Highly recommended day care in Papatoetoe..! I had really good experienced since the first day I entered into the centre.. Lovely admin was very welcoming and guided us through so well about enrolment process. The centre manager is really kind human being. She supported me through this journey in every possible way. Moreover, the Chef is amazing they cook delicious meals for children. Lastly, I have no words for the teachers as they work so hard to get babies settled within this new experience. I was very worried in the beginning but they always assured me. I am my baby is settled now 😊.Moreover, even though the teachers are busy but they always communicate with parents very well about child’s day. I am very satisfied with their efforts for kids. They all are great 🙏 A big thank you to all of BestStart coronation team Sandeep Kaur”
“Today was my daughter last day at Best start coronation since she started at the daycare when she was 10months old and now she is 2years old she has grown and learned so much from these amazing ECE teachers and made so much Friends along the way. Honestly BEST START CORONATION is a daycare I would 100% recommend to families, friends and parents, staff are really lovely, friendly & helpful, staff will always go outta their way to make you feel like comfortable and assist with any issues. Wish Best Start Coronation all the best for the future and its success. Thank use all for looking after my little girl. We will definitely miss use all mainly our little girl.”
“I absolutely love this best start coronation road and the teachers. It has a very homey feeling and the child to teacher ratio is great!! Highly recommend Best start coronation road Everyday my son telling me something he made or bullt and hes already told me he has a best friend. All the teachers are very nice. The best start is clean and very detailed. The teachers and director really care for the kids which can be hard to find now a days.My son looks forward to going there every day. Also, for the parents whose kids are new to daycare, you need not worry, for your kids will be safe and secure there. Kids who may be apprehensive at first will quickly adjust, as the staff will lovingly reassure them every day. It’s a relief to me as a mother to know that when I drop him off every morning-he will be well taken care of. I am very satisfied and relaxed with the care for my little one.I wanted to say thanks for looking after my son. Such a great Best start coronation with wonderful teachers. Definitely made the right choice by choosing this place!”
“Highly recommend Best Start Coronation Road. All the teachers are very welcoming and well trained to look after your lil ones. My son feels right at home at the daycare. He has shown so much improvement from day one and always looks forward to going to the daycare. I am happy to see the positive changes in him and give full credit to the teachers for the amazing work they are doing 😊”
“Really happy with the level of care our son receives at this centre. The staff are friendly and approachable, and minimal staff turnover. Plenty of variety offered in activities, special events and visits, along with children being able to decide for themselves what they play with. Liked that the over 2's are all together but they do break off into age groups for certain activities and meal times ensuring age appropriate skills are taught. Huge plus for our family was the flexibility offered around my shift working husband's roster each month. Admin side of everything is spot on and never a problem.”
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