BestStart Kensington Crossing
About BestStart Kensington Crossing
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 Kensington Crossing, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Kensington Crossing currently has a roll of 89 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (39% 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
“I am so grateful to the centre and all of the staff for helping my little man who has autism to feel safe and progress. He is so excited to go to daycare.”
“Kensington Crossing stands on the old Woolworth's site It has become a hub of different shops and services Even though the locals still miss having Woolworth's there the new site has brought a new vibe to the area and is being well used”
“We have the best food places here a great selection of places personally the best Thai and great Wall Chinese takeaway,Sal's Pizza, Sushi Bar and Don Buri, Burger Fuel, Texas restaurant, Juice Bar, and a dairy that sell Curry meals packs take away great Township short drive from and to town.”
“Few parks when busy. Fast foods with wide range available of:- Tank health food and drinks, Sushi, Bento bowls, drinks/water, pizzas, burgers, small dairy with variety of goods plus a large Restaurant (google to see). Pharmacy, boutique, medical center, pharmacy (with own parking), womens boutique Snap fitness, Kiwibank & Post shop,plus a playcentre....After 27 years is a great stopping place. Better and healthier options than McDonald's and KFC.”
“Place real cleaned up. Great food shops and convenience stores. Mayne a bit more parking needed on busy times, but great place for a quick bite”
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