BestStart Kaiwharawhara
About BestStart Kaiwharawhara
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 Kaiwharawhara, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Kaiwharawhara currently has a roll of 94 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (54% 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
“These guys have been fantastic carers for my two grandchildren. They have welcomed them with open arms, gone out of their way to make them feel part of the team and regularly post photos and videos of them on a special secure website, of them taking part in a wide variety of activities. Each staff member I have met has just been the best. As in WOW!”
“Good teachers, warm welcome for us parents and Kayal. Very supportive environment in the room.”
“I can’t fault this centre! All the staff and teachers are amazing, great food and so much fun for our daughter. Made the return to work a lot easier knowing shes in good hands.”
“BestStart Kaiwharawhara has been amazing! Best teachers and support staff. My child loves going to school everyday and comes home happy with many great stories.”
“Best Starts is the Best Day Care in New Zealand ever (specially the Kaiwharawhara/162/168 Hutt Rd), Lovely teachers, lovely staff, great learnings, great child knowledge, great parents and families around 🫶”
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