BestStart Huntsbury
About BestStart Huntsbury
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 Huntsbury, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Huntsbury currently has a roll of 133 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (60% 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
“Honestly from the first day I came in wanting to enroll my daughter it was amazing! It felt like home so welcoming so friendly! Today was my daughter’s last day she’s off to a new preschool but definitely going to miss this second home for us! Thank you”
“My daughter loves it here. She is always happy and she made good friends as well. I really love the community and the teachers are amazing! ❤️❤️❤️”
“I love the place and more important the people working in this center. My girls are certainly well looked after, loved, and respected.”
“As a parent, I value the contributions that your facility has made to my child's development and success. It is clear that your facility is committed to providing high-quality care and education to every child who walks through your doors. Thank you again for all that you do for the children in your care. I am grateful for your dedication and hard work, and I look forward to continuing our partnership in supporting my child's growth and development.”
“Our girls love it here! Friendly staff, New toys, healthy meals, great set up. It's not just a business it's like an extended family”
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