BestStart Glen Eden
About BestStart Glen Eden
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 Glen Eden, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Glen Eden currently has a roll of 81 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (30% 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
“All the staff are so friendly & fantastic with the kids. My son is happy & thriving in this environment. He feels safe & nurtured.”
“Since my children were little,its was difficult to find the daycare to take them to because of the covid pandemic,But this was the only daycare that responded to my application.when my children fist started,I had a great time watching the teachers and the reception lady (Hellen)who welcomed me and my children with a warm smile.The principal (Pritika)is a great person who helps me and my children with anything I know I struggle with.Words are not enough to describe how wonderful this daycare is.Thank yous for your hard work everyday.”
“Caring teachers, multi-cultural environment and events is what we were searching and this centre has provided. Even the Management and Admin staff are amazing.”
“They are just awesome and i am grateful that i had enrolled my son with these guys, from my experience for four years my son was there i think they are the best😍From baby room to preschool i had never came across with anything that will question me with the service they provide to the food and care i will say they are just absolutely 💯 the best.. keep it up guys!”
“My daughter has come so far since starting at BestStart Glen Eden. It is not easy as a first time Mum to leave your child, but the teachers quickly put my mind at ease as she absolutely adores them. They are always doing different activities and having such fun. The kai is also absolutely incredible and my daughter loves it.”
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