BestStart Marchwiel
About BestStart Marchwiel
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 Marchwiel, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Marchwiel currently has a roll of 47 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (53% 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
“Our kids are having their best time whenever they are in BestStart”
“BestStart Marchwiel are an absolute amazing centre. They care for my daughter so incredibly and are always warm and welcoming. Highly recommend them to anyone.”
“The team at BestStart Marchwiel have gone above and beyond in helping our children settle into the routine of early childhood education. They have catered to the individual needs of our children and their interests, and provide clear communication with us as parents. Our children enjoy going each day and we enjoy seeing the bonds they've developed with their teachers when they're away from home.”
“Beststart Marchweil is amazing! They go above and beyond.. every morning im greeted so kindly and warmly by the staff, they will settle my girls and get them evolved so I can leave without fuss.. center is always clean and tidy and the children are always well looked after and resolve any issues fast.. Always have great get togethers for the children and families ontop of all the other hard work they do during the normal week for social events like Halloween and Christmas and they always do a great job bringing the community together.. overall just an absolute gem of a place to send ya kids”
“Worst recpetionest ever she is rude the kids are constantly getting sick and price is very high 1 child for 40 hours $600 per week absolutely RIP off and children a always sick spend more time at home than at daycare best to look for another daycare”
Interested?
Contact the centre directly to check for availability or arrange a visit.
Getting ready for daycare?
See what your child will need for their day: labels, drink bottle, lunchbox, spare clothes, sunscreen and more.
Daycare Essentials ChecklistOther centres nearby
Explore other options in your neighbourhood.
Kids at Play Timaru
Ranui Free Kindergarten (Timaru)
Highfield Haven ELC
BestStart Highfield
Waimataitai Kindergarten
