BestStart Dublin Street
About BestStart Dublin 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 Dublin Street, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Dublin Street currently has a roll of 71 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Māori tamariki are the largest group (36% of the roll), alongside european, 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
“My 3 yo twin boys have grown and developed in leaps and bounds since going there. The staff are incredible, they are so good with our boys. The boys absolutely love going to kindy every day. Love your work.”
“BestStart - Dublin Street has prioritized health, safety, and cleanliness. Physical security and a well-kept environment have been visible. A nutritionally balanced diet has been planned. I have seen sufficient number of highly competent personnel who are attentive to and responsive to this group of children. After few days, my daughter has been so confident to get into Small World. She has lots of new words and absolutely adores singing. It's evident that she loves all of her teachers and friends!”
“My son is extremely happy here and never wants to leave 🙃. The care and love shown to him makes it easier leaving to go to work everyday, knowing that his emotional needs are being met and he’s happy makes life easier all around. The staff at Dublin street are amazing 🤩, they care beyond duties which every mum wants for their child. There’s always fun and activities happening and the kids are always happy and playing, looking very engaged when I drop off and pick up my boy. Love that they have animals and the children get to experience nurturing and looking after them. Big outdoor space full of different activities and areas to keep them entertained. Truly love this centre and would recommend 100%. The manager is one of the sweetest humans I’ve ever met and really cares about the children and whanau 💚.”
“Both my children have gone here, my daughter currently still there, while my son is now at school. What amazes me is the level of interest each staff member and teacher has about children, even after they have left. They love to see my son, as my son loves to see them, he always runs up to give someone a hug and tell them how his day at big school was. I am happy with the bond that was formed and would recommend this Kindy to anyone who is looking for the type of commitment and dedication I have experienced over the last 5 years.”
“Such an amazing center! The teachers are amazing caring kind and they take the time to learn your children's needs and help out and many ways possible. Best childcare I have ever found. My kids love there teachers!”
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