BestStart Marshland Road
About BestStart Marshland Road
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 Marshland Road, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Marshland Road currently has a roll of 76 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (42% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, asian 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
“Beststart has some of the most calming and easy to communicate stuff members. Their goals of early childhood education is clear and direct and easy to follow along with, especially for the growth of your children.I would recommend highly to anyone who needs a pre-school/Daycare. One thing I struggled with was money but Best Start offers affordable daycare. Very thankful to have them so close to home ♡”
“I love this preschool. The best preschool in the area. Best price, best teachers. I just love. There are separate rooms for the day sleep in the nursery room and the pre-school room, so there is no destruction or noise for sleeping children. Very clean and tidy space, healthy food, a lot of fruits. The manager is very flexible and approachable. 👍👍👍”
“Great daycare! The staff are so friendly and kind. My son has been there for over a year now and he loves it. I know he is being looked after. They have a great outdoor area with lots of bikes and a great sandpit. They are great with Story Park and updating me every day with what my son has been up to. I would highly recommend this Centre.”
“My 2 daughters have both gone here , and I can't fault them . Lovely teachers , always easy to talk to and approach etc . Healthy Kai and always loads of fun to have .”
“Have sent both my children to beststart marshlands road and they have both absolutely thrived . the teachers are so welcoming and accommodating . highly recommend this preschool to all ! My daughter is a very anxious girl and leaving her some mornings was daunting , the teachers helped settle her in ways that helped her and made me feel reassured about leaving her . absolutely love this preschool !!”
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