BestStart Lemon Street
About BestStart Lemon 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 Lemon Street, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Lemon Street currently has a roll of 63 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (48% 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
“They are such a fantastic team. They make you feel at home, and each one of the teachers knows your child's needs. Both my children adapt quite fast to them because they are so warm and welcoming.”
“Best start are amazing so welcoming and lovely to deal with couldn't ask for more attention to my son Elijah 🙂”
“Highly recommend BESTSTART Lemon Street ❤️ All the ladies are very welcoming and they have all taken great care of our baby while he transitioned into their care 😊 5+ Stars from us 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”
“The staff are all very friendly, warm and welcoming. They take the time to listen to me and accommodate my sons needs. Within a few days of starting, his picture was on the wall, all the staff already knew him and his likes and dislikes. I feel like he is already part of the team and he has only just started. I would highly recommend this day care centre.”
“going to miss best start, a beautiful place, encouraging and fun for children to learn and play safe, to grow confidently, in security and love. thankyou soooo much ladies for what you have done!!”
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