BestStart Judea
About BestStart Judea
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 Judea, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Judea currently has a roll of 81 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (40% 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
“BestStart has been a truly exceptional experience for our family. The educators are deeply dedicated and create a consistently warm, nurturing, and engaging environment. Our child has thrived here, not only developing essential social skills but also fostering a genuine love for learning through their well-structured programs. We feel completely confident and grateful knowing they are in such caring and professional hands. Highly recommended for anyone seeking top-tier early childhood education.”
“We are so grateful for the wonderful environment at BestStart. Our daughter has grown so much in confidence since starting here—she’s building friendships, enjoying a wide variety of activities, and most importantly, feels a real sense of belonging. The teachers are warm, patient, and encouraging, and it’s clear how much they genuinely care about the children. We can see every day how much our daughter enjoys coming to daycare, and it gives us so much peace of mind knowing she is not only having fun but also learning important skills along the way. Thank you to the entire BestStart team for the love, effort, and positivity you bring—it truly makes such a difference. We couldn’t be prouder of child and more thankful for the supportive environment she’s surrounded by.”
“Hands down the best child care facility available, I highly recommend this centre. Amazing staff, excellent food choices. 10/10”
“I've had all 4 of my children attend BestStart Judea over the past 10 years and they've been nothing but amazing. They're very attentive and nurturing to my child's needs and have always been able to do what is needed for both myself and children to feel comfortable.”
“My son loves daycare! Giant outside play area and they're always doing activities. They have always made him feel safe and the teachers really care about the childern!”
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