BestStart Leeds Street
About BestStart Leeds Street
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 Leeds Street, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Leeds Street currently has a roll of 60 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (61% 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
“Feel very lucky to have the Best Start whanau caring for our little one.”
“Incredible early childhood centre. Teachers are so caring and capable, and provide so many amazing experiences for our kids. We have full confidence our kids are in good hands here.”
“Not one for public reviews, though the team at Best Start Leeds St absolutely deserves a mention. Enrol your child here if they have the space! Our son is happy, safe and learning. The centre manager and her team are genuinely invested in their tamariki and whānau. The centre is resource rich and creative. We really couldn’t rate them high enough. The low staff turnover speaks volumes too; our 8 year old had the same kaiako as our 1 year old does currently. This place is magic.”
“Our daughter loves the Leeds Street staff. They are great.”
“I love this place, they have become an extension of our family. I absolutely recommend looking in to this place for your own child.”
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