BestStart East Tamaki Road

About BestStart East Tamaki 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 East Tamaki Road, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart East Tamaki Road currently has a roll of 107 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 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
“My child has been attending the infant room at this daycare for nearly a year and a half, and I couldn’t be happier with the level of care provided. The staff is well-trained, loving, and consistently engaged with the children. The room is clean, organized, and thoughtfully designed with infant development in mind. One of the biggest signs of how comfortable and happy my child is here is that he often doesn’t want to leave when I pick him up! As a parent, that gives me so much reassurance that he is truly well cared for. The conversations and updates at pickup help me feel connected to his day, and I always appreciate the staff taking the time to share how he’s been. Centre manager works really closely with the team to make sure every child is thriving and parents feel connected to the place. I highly recommend this center to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for their little one.”
“Very upsetting to witness how one teacher verbally reprimanded a child so loudly which resulted in the child crying uncontrollably in the corner with her pants halfway down her legs. Other adults were around who witnessed this did nothing for a couple of minutes, till they noticed me walking through the door, they then comforted the girl. The teacher had walked away and pretended that nothing happened. Many of the kids are left to cry.”
“I highly recommend Best Start East Tamaki Day Care for anyone looking for a nurturing and enriching environment for their little ones. My son has been attending from the age of 2 to 5 years, and I am extremely pleased with his growth both socially and academically. The staff are incredibly caring, attentive, and dedicated to each child's development. The management team is professional, approachable, and proactive in ensuring a safe and positive environment. The manager is always available to address any concerns and genuinely cares about the wellbeing and progress of the children. Security is taken very seriously at the center, with strict protocols in place to ensure all children are safe and secure at all times. The facilities are clean, well-maintained, and conducive to learning and play. It’s been a wonderful experience watching my son thrive in such a positive and supportive setting. I am grateful for the dedicated caregivers, staff, and management who have contributed to his joyful and well-rounded early childhood experience. Lastly I would like to say huge thanks to Sanjeshni centre Manager, head teacher Aman, Renuka, Andrade, Cristin, Vilashni, Navjot for making my motherhood journey easier and without your assistance I cannot grow my career. I truly appreciate your support.”
“I absolutely love the teachers and the environment. I feel like I am leaving my baby with motherly figures who are so awesome in what they do. I have seen my baby growing up and achieving his milestones. Love every teacher in the center who do their best to help my baby. Thank you so much. Highly recommended.”
“I highly recommend BestStart East Tamaki. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcome and a part of the family! I could not have chosen a better centre for my daughter who is absolutely thriving in the environment and facility, along with the help of the amazing teachers, centre manager and staff. I know that without a doubt my daughters needs are met every day, she is safe, well cared for, learning new things all the time, has so much fun playing & eats nutritious meals that are provided by the centre. I cannot thank the babies & under 2’s staff enough for the amazing work they do every single day, as they have played such a huge role in my daughters life thus far! You could not be in better hands when it comes to care and education for your child, thank you BestStart East Tamaki!”
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