BestStart Manukau 1
About BestStart Manukau 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 Manukau 1, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Manukau 1 currently has a roll of 116 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
“I have 2 grandchildren attending beststart manukau and they love the centre environment. The teachers are very helpful and supportive when I asked about the grandchildren learning. I also enjoyed when they celebrated my children language week with performances items. Thank you beststart manukau.”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We’ve had such a great experience with the toddler room at BestStart! The teachers are so kind and really take the time to know my child. She loves the outdoor play and messy activities, and I’ve noticed her confidence and independence growing so much. It feels good knowing she’s happy and cared for every day. Thank you to the teachers at BestStart Manukau.”
“My son is in toddler room at BestStart Manukau. I was really worried about him settling in his room, as he has never been to any childcare before. I am so thankful to the teachers and their lovely manager Mamta. They supported my boy so well with his transition and everyday he is so excited to come to school. I would definitely recommend BestStart Manukau to my family and friends.”
“We couldn’t be happier with the care our child receives at BS Manukau. The staff is warm, attentive, and truly dedicated to the children’s well-being. Communication is excellent—updates, photos, and progress reports make us feel connected and informed. It’s clear that the team goes above and beyond to create a nurturing and fun environment.”
“We are incredibly happy with our experience at BestStart Manukau! Our 9-month-old daughter absolutely loves it here. She is always smiling when we drop her off and just as cheerful when we pick her up — a true sign that she feels safe, loved, and comfortable. The teachers are not only professionally trained but also extremely kind, caring, and attentive. They’ve created such a warm and nurturing environment that our baby has truly thrived. She's learning new things every day, eating and sleeping well, and her overall behavior has improved beautifully. As parents, it’s such a relief to know she is in such good hands. Thank you to the entire team at BestStart Manukau for providing such a positive and supportive space. We’re so grateful for everything you do!”
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