BestStart Manuroa Road 1
About BestStart Manuroa Road 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 Manuroa Road 1, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Manuroa Road 1 currently has a roll of 135 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (67% 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
“Recently moved to the area and visited several centres before choosing. BestStart Manuroa Road provided the best offering for my daughter. Her transition was smooth and she seems to be enjoying her new daycare more than her previous centre. The staff are friendly and caring and they prepare a bunch of cool activities for the kids. The centre is clean and delicious meals are freshly prepared daily! To top it off the enrolment admin was a breeze and direct debits were setup without any hiccups. Highly recommended.”
“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I highly recommend BestStart Manuroa Road to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and supportive early learning centre for their child. My daughter has been attending for a while now, and I have seen so much positive change in her — she’s more confident, happy, and always excited to go each morning! The teachers are absolutely amazing — kind, caring, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They create a warm and nurturing environment where every child is valued. The regular updates on StoryPark are a bonus and give us peace of mind knowing she’s in good hands. Thank you to the wonderful team at Manuroa Road for being like a second family to us. We truly appreciate all that you do ❤️ If you’re looking for a centre where your child will thrive — this is the place😊💯”
“Our son has been attending BestStart Manuroa road since he was 11 months old, and we’ve been extremely happy with the experience. The staff are warm, professional, and truly committed to each child’s growth and development. He’s built great friendships there and comes home every day full of stories and new things he’s learned. The centre’s routines and learning processes are so well thought-out and really support the children’s individual needs. A huge thank you to the dedicated teachers who work such long hours with care and patience – your hard work truly makes a difference. We highly recommend BestStart to any parent looking for a nurturing and well-run daycare!”
“We are really happy with our experience at BestStart Daycare. Our daughter has been attending for some time now, and we’ve seen wonderful growth in her development — both emotionally and intellectually. She’s learning new things every week, becoming more confident, expressive, and independent. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a caring and stimulating early childhood centre.”
“We’re so thankful for the amazing care they’ve provided to both our daughter and son. Our daughter attended until she started school this year, and the strong foundation she got here made her transition so smooth. The staff are warm, caring, and truly dedicated. Our son currently attends and loves it — he’s always happy and learning something new. Highly recommend this center to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and supportive environment for their child!”
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