BestStart Huntington

About BestStart Huntington
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 Huntington, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Huntington currently has a roll of 101 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (42% 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 family and I have only love and respect for everyone at Beststart Huntington. Before we moved to Hamilton my son was very reserved, never step outside of his safe space, never interacted much with others due to getting bullied a lot. Everyone at Huntington beststart helped my son and I realize that he was in a safe and wonderful environment with caring talented and fun people. Because we feel so highly of everyone in this establishment, I enrolled my daughter my grandson and soon my second grandson and granddaughter will be attending also. Might need to expand the building soon lmao. But with all my heart, love you beautiful humans at Huntington beststart xx.”
“Love this place & space for my kids. They are alll well looked after, well fed & theres plenty of fun learning to be soaked up. Loads of opportunities throughout the year for family to come share space at family events celebrated with the minis' without fail there's always a good feed. 😆👌🏾 Beautiful, colourful, busy community of parents/fam & well knitted kids who have all built great character already in their few years of life here lol. 💯hearts of GOLD these kids!! Our son Hakopa has physical challenges but it hasn't stopped him from achieving milestones here & making beautiful, kind hearted friends & teachers. All kids, teachers are mindful of his uniqueness & know who his other siblings are also! Always greeting them all with hugs, waves & high fives. 👌🏾🫶🏾👏🏾🙌🏾 You guys are a vibe still to this day with all the staff changes, turn over & some staff gone temporarily, you guys hold it down! Proud parent of this daycare 💯 The updates on story park, photos, videos, & write ups are just too cute!! Keepers for their 21st birthdays!! Lol Receptionist Fiona is just top-tier aswell, compliments the mahi being done in & out of the classrooms & especially the behind the scenes with management. Nga Mihi Aroha Team!! God Bless!! 🫶🏾🙏🏾”
“Recommended, friendly and helpful staff, good learning activities for kids”
“A lovely centre with kind teachers and admin staff. Yummy menu for the children too. Lots of resources for little minds to develop and thrive. Nice outdoor area too. Thanks for taking care of my child.”
“My boy has been so happy with the Best start in Huntington Hamilton. They have always bend backwards to try and accommodate us. Kylie and the team is amazing and I would recommend anyone to this school. We are very sad to leave due to relocation.”
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