BestStart Dixon Heights
About BestStart Dixon Heights
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 Dixon Heights, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Dixon Heights currently has a roll of 90 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (54% 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
“Such an amazing ,caring and cleaned daycare, i was super nervous taking my first baby to daycare for the first time but after seeing the daycare and their staff I felt so much better about leaving him with them. They do such an amazing job and make all the kids feel like they belong and even respect the parents feelings as well. Would definitely recommend this daycare.❤️”
“I absolutely recommend this centre to everyone with toddlers and pre schoolers. The staff here are highly attentive to my sons extra needs, and most importantly their communication is top tier. I will be sad when my son graduates to school”
“I cannot praise Kathy and the team enough for the exceptional experience they provide. The staff's dedication and care create a nurturing environment where every child feels supported. I have 2 children at the kindy, one of who recently received an autism diagnosis, and has thrived under Georgia's guidance. The inclusive atmosphere and resources offered have been invaluable on our journey. Best Start Dixon Heights have been a true haven of support, in which have help both my children flourish. Thankyou all so much”
“Feedback frm parents are genuinely considered and Best Start tries their best to keep the children at the heart of what they do .. im happy to have chosen them as my child care providers! Thanks Team!”
“It was such a shame I had no more kids to send to this very devoted centre😔 I have 5 lovely kids that have all attended the best start learning facility, but this centre was special, my twins absolutely adored this place”
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