BestStart Faringdon
About BestStart Faringdon
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 Faringdon, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Faringdon currently has a roll of 112 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (51% 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
“This is the best daycare ever! The staff is incredibly professional, and the administrator, Lisa, is always flexible and kind. I should also mention the kindness of the toddler room teachers. I feel very comfortable sending my son, Theon to daycare.”
“I have no concerns or complaints regarding my baby's care. I feel "comfortable" leaving my baby at daycare for the duration I'm at work.”
“This is the worst preschool, do not waste your time and send your child to this centre! I am extremely concerned about the toddler room staff with the way they treated my 2 year old son and the way this centre is being operated (manager) absolutely horrific.”
“Best start is the best . My son he is 3.5 year old . Love his day care and teachers . I’m satisfied becz my son in safe hands . The environment is very nice . Special thanks to centre manager.. teachers Aman , Raman and all other teachers who’s with us in our journey.”
“I had three of my littles attend BestStart Faringdon; the center is run professionally, the staff are friendly and have a good knowledge of child development. They provide real quality care and all my kids were very happy there. Thank you for a great experience!”
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