BestStart Kauri Flats

About BestStart Kauri Flats
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 Kauri Flats, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Kauri Flats currently has a roll of 122 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (87% 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
“I’d just like to give a shout out and testify on here, acknowledging this Particular centre BestStart Kauri Flats. My daughter is in the baby room (Kowhai) and has been here for over a month and like any other parent you want the best for your child. Well here, you get just that. All staff made my daughter and our whanau feel welcome and gave true love and support, from Manager to teacher even our cook. It takes a village to raise a child and what a privilege it is to receive such service from this centre. They were so understanding with our hardship and supported us through that as we have just moved here from another town. Where can you find that level of support and attention! Their professionalism, dedication and service with kindness and integrity remained. Our choice to bring our daughter here as opposed to a kohanga or other centres is one we will not regret. Kia Ora koutou katoa mo to Aroha, manaakitanga o to tatou nei Pepi Eden, me to whanaungatanga ki a mātou te Tawhai whanau. I agree with the others and Highly recommend BestStart Kauri flats for all 🌷”
“Best Start Kauri Flats – Highly Recommended! My son absolutely loves Best Start Kauri Flats! The teachers are very caring, patient, and friendly. They give personal attention to every child and make learning fun through creative activities. The environment is always clean, safe, and positive. I’ve seen great improvement in my child’s confidence and happiness since he started here. The staff are always welcoming and helpful — I truly recommend Best Start Kauri Flats to all parents!”
“Excellent Childcare Centre We’re extremely pleased with the care and support our child receives. The educators are warm, professional, and genuinely dedicated to each child’s wellbeing and growth. Our child has flourished in confidence, learning, and social skills. The centre’s communication and environment are exceptional — it truly feels like a safe and happy second home.”
“My daughter learned a lot from this day care. Teachers helped her to achieve her goals one by one. She is growing her skills to join school soon. I have noticed big change when she started and now she understands the way how to engage socially and how to listen her teachers and sit properly in the class. Well done all kauri room teachers. She loves her all teachers. Thanks bianca, Jas, sofia, sandeep, whoever else helps her to developing her skills. Really appreciated your hard work.”
“Highly recommend, best start kauri flats. We are so happy with their service! The staff are incredibly welcoming and supportive, and they’ve created such a warm, inclusive environment for all the children. The communication is excellent—we always feel informed about our daughter’s progress and daily activities. The centre does a fantastic job of celebrating cultural diversity and fostering a real sense of community. We are so grateful for the care and attention provided here. A special thank you to Centre Managers Amandeep and Simran—your enthusiasm and passion truly shine through in everything you do. Thank you for creating such a wonderful place for our children to grow and thrive. Aroha, Daljeet Singh”
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