Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

BestStart Marne Road Kindy

Papakura
4.8|
Ages
2–5 years
Roll Size
32 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
4.8/5

About BestStart Marne Road Kindy

BestStart Marne Road Kindy is a education & care service in Papakura, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Marne Road Kindy, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

BestStart Marne Road Kindy currently has a roll of 32 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

Pacific tamariki are the largest group (29% 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

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Nash Q
September 2025

“BestStart Marne Road is a great centre. The staff are very friendly and approachable, and the classrooms are set up in a way that encourages children to explore. The learning tables are full of fun and interesting activities, and it’s clear the kids enjoy being involved. I also appreciate how well they cater for children with different needs.”

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John Aguado
September 2025

“The teachers at BestStart Marne Road are always so welcoming to both children and parents. From the moment we walk in, we feel at home. My child is always excited about the learning tables – they’re set up in such creative ways that keep the kids curious and engaged. I love how the teachers support each child’s individual needs, making sure everyone feels included.”

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Jenna O'Hara
August 2025

“We love Marne Road Kindy, the teaching team of Katrina, Ashveen, Aimee and Shannon are all wonderful and much-loved by our child. The centre is large, warm and inviting with lots of outside play encouraged. This is a Kindy not a daycare so children are all encouraged to be independent with things like filling their drink bottles, eating packed lunches and wearing jumpers and coats in winter and sunhats in summer. We love that it's an inclusive centre and our child socializes with kids from all backgrounds and cultures aged 2-5. We know it'll set him up so well for school, and it's also incredibly good value! Thank you team, we love you!”

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niua solo
August 2025

“Best centre in the heart of Papakura and I highly recommend this kindy. First day visit to the centre and I already 100% thankful that I step foot in this centre. All staff are friendly and family orientated. They took extra mile and went beyond measure to meet the needs of the children even though all children has different needs. I love this centre is very clean and tidy and they accommodate the children to the best of their ability and making sure that all children are safe and happy. My daughter has no issue going to this centre. Thank you millions Beststart Marne Road, Papakura.”

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Kiel lunod
August 2025

“I would highly recommend this centre as we have tried others for our son around the area but they weren't very accommodating and understanding. My youngest is now also attending here because of how great they have taken care of my other child. I can tell she is enjoying preschool everyday. Thank you so much Best Start Marne Road!”

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Contact Details

35 Marne Road, Papakura

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