BestStart Mangere East 3
About BestStart Mangere East 3
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 Mangere East 3, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Mangere East 3 currently has a roll of 95 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Pacific tamariki are the largest group (53% of the roll), alongside european, māori, 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
“The staff at Beststart Mangere genuinely care about our children's learning and development. There are always events and activities happening at the centre. The feedback we get for our child is very valuable. It is reassuring to know our kids are also being taught manners and good behavior as an extension of our home. If I could rate them 100, I would. Highly recommend this daycare.”
“From day one, we’ve felt confident and happy having our child at BestStart Mangere East. The teachers are genuinely caring and always make the kids feel safe, seen, and supported. It’s such an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to be themselves. Our little one absolutely loves going each day, and we’ve seen so much growth in their confidence and social skills. I’d highly recommend BestStart to any family looking for a daycare that truly puts kids first.”
“Since my twins started here, they are starting to adapt to daycare, picking up words and songs that I never expected at the age of 2. My boys has been to 3 day cares including BestStart Mangere East. I'm finally satisfied with them attending here! The staffs and teachers are awesome and do friendly in many ways. Makes my twins always ready to attend everyday. Thank you for making it it easy for myself and my twin boys! Highly recommend 👌 😊 Amelia F.”
“I have my 1 year old and 3 year old attending here and I absolutely love it. My 3 year old loves and adores her teachers and is always happy to come to school. My 1 year old who is almost 2 has been away from the center for 6 months and has just recently come back from a holiday and his teachers have made his settling process back so warm and loving that it was easy for my son to settle back in. BSME teachers provide a nurturing and loving environment that we Trust and we find ease in leaving them here knowing that they are in safe hands”
“Since our first daughter, Olivia, started her first days here with her little friend Estevão, we have seen how well she has been loved and protected. The teachers have always been very interested in knowing what parents want to see in terms of their children's development and the children always have fun with their little friends. The school environment is very cool and my daughter always comes back singing new songs that she learned with the teachers!!!”
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