BestStart Lakeside Village
About BestStart Lakeside Village
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 Lakeside Village, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Lakeside Village currently has a roll of 50 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (44% 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
“A wonderful daycare where I feel very comfortable leaving my beautiful daughter in the care of. Would highly recommend to others.”
“Really enjoy the communication and care we are receiving so far and am eager to see how she learns in this environment with trained professionals.”
“The staff are friendly and supportive. Although it's only been a month, we have received excellent help and support. We leave our boy there for the day, confident that he is in good hands, allowing us to spend the day with peace of mind. Additionally, the cleanliness of the premises is noteworthy.”
“Amazing centre with amazing staff. They work so hard and provide amazing care for my child. My child really thrives under their caring & nurturing environment. Lots of fun and creative learning activities. Facilities are fantastic and the meals provided are awesome. Communication from admin staff is also great. We love BestStart Lakeside!”
“Amazing center, great teachers great environment where I feel confident in the teachers looking after my son.”
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