BestStart Lambie Drive 1
About BestStart Lambie Drive 1
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 Lambie Drive 1, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Lambie Drive 1 currently has a roll of 44 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (58% 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
“Very friendly staff. My daughter loves to go school especially for her teachers. She loves to do sand play, play with friends and talk to teachers. Teachers provide very careful environments to kids.”
“As first-time parents, we were anxious about sending our child to kindergarten. After visiting several centres, we chose BestStart and it was the best decision. The staff were warm and welcoming from the start, and the environment felt genuine and caring. Our child loves going every day, which gives us so much peace of mind. A special thanks to Rosario and Mandeep for their extra care during the early days. We’re truly grateful!”
“I’m On our son’s birthday, we want to take a moment to thank all the amazing teachers in the Baby Room for the love and care you’ve given him. He joined the centre when he was just 8 months old, and now it’s hard to believe he’s already 2 and has moved to the Toddlers Room! A special thank you to Mandeep and Rosario — your constant support, especially in helping manage his eczema, means the world to us. Your kindness, patience, and attention gave us so much peace of mind as parents. We’re truly grateful for everything you’ve done during his time in the Baby Room. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts 💛”
“I am so happy with the care and support my kids receive at BestStart. The teachers are warm, professional, and genuinely dedicated to each child's learning and well-being. I highly recommend BestStart to any parents looking for a nurturing and engaging place for their children. It truly feels like a second home for my kids.”
“My child has been going here since March 2025 and all in all I have to say the centre is great. We have no real objections. Every now and then we do ask questions but my child is happy and relaxed when we pick him up so that gives us a level of comfort we are happy with. The teachers are very polite and seem to know what they are doing.”
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