BestStart Elles Road

About BestStart Elles 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 Elles Road, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Elles Road currently has a roll of 88 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (50% of the roll), alongside māori, 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
“We’re so happy we chose BestStart for our little one. From the very first day, the teachers have been welcoming, patient, and genuinely caring. You can really feel how much they love what they do. Our child just started at BestStart a month ago, and he’s already loving it so much, he even takes his bag and wants to go to the centre on his days off! He’s grown so much in confidence, independence, and social skills since joining. The team provides great communication, we always feel updated and included in every step of our child’s day. The environment is safe, fun, and filled with learning opportunities that make every day exciting. If you’re a parent looking for a place where your child will be cared for, supported, and encouraged to thrive, we highly recommend BestStart. It truly feels like a second home for our family.”
“My experience at BestStart Elles Road has been fantastic. The reception staff are very welcoming and helpful. The teachers are all excellent let you know how your child's doing and helping them on there way.”
“My toddler has been attending Elles Rd Best Start for a year now. Very happy with our experience so far! - Friendly, helpful and compassionate staff. - Our wee boy clearly enjoys attending and has lots of fun, with plenty of variety in activities/learning experiences. - We also appreciate staff allowing for flexibility with booked days to accomodate for rostered work. - Lots of regular learning stories/moments with photos posted via Storypark!”
“I'm so happy I decided to put my 3yr old girl with BestStart Elles road. The teachers there are lovely and although she has only been there for around 7 days and still has trouble when mummy leaves she already calls it excitedly "My daycare" and is happy to go in the mornings and very happy on pick up. It feels right when I leave her there and for that I'm very thankful.”
“I can't recommend Best Start Elles Road Daycare enough! From the moment we walked through the doors, it felt like a second home. The staff are incredibly welcoming, nurturing, and genuinely care about each child's well-being. My child always comes home with a smile, excited to share the new things shes learned and the fun activities she has participated in. The environment is safe, clean, and filled with stimulating educational toys and resources that promote creativity and development. What stands out the most is the personal attention given to each child, ensuring that they are not only cared for but also encouraged to grow and thrive. The communication with parents is fantastic – we’re always kept in the loop about our child’s progress, milestones, and daily adventures. It’s clear that the team here goes above and beyond to create an enriching and supportive space for the little ones. Thank you, Best Start Elles Road, for giving our family peace of mind and for helping our child flourish! I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a loving, educational, and fun environment for their child.”
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