BestStart Mount Eden

About BestStart Mount Eden
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 Mount Eden, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Mount Eden currently has a roll of 62 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (60% 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
“BestStart Mt Eden consistently delight me with the kind, nurturing and enriching environment Ludi and her team create for the children in their care across both Pipi and Paua. Both my children have attended both Pipi (under 2's) and Paua (Over 2's) and my little one is still at Paua. The team work really hard to create a safe and fun environment that inspires curiosity and offers plenty of stimulus for creative young minds. Can't speak more highly of Ludi and her team - they're straight up awesome.”
“We have two children at BestStart Mt Eden and couldn't be happier with the experience we've had. The staff are incredible - caring, compassionate, professional and responsive to the individual needs of the children in their care. Both of our children started in Pipi, the under-2s area, and our oldest is now in Paua, for the over-2s. Both areas have wonderful play spaces, great learning and play resources, space to explore and be curious, and quieter areas for learning and reflection. The wonderful kaiako have shown great care towards our children. We've seen huge growth in their vocabulary, social interactions and resilience. Couldn't recommend it more highly.”
“My son has been going here since he was 4 months old. He has loved every minute and the staff have made me feel confident and safe in knowledge that he was taken care of. Throughout my first year of him being at day care I felt many feeling of anxiety and worry and everytime I went to drop him off or pick him up; the staff reassured me - he wouldn't be the intelligent, confident, social kid he is today without his time at this day care and the staff involved! Couldn't rate it higher.”
“Reading to previous reviews here - the only bad one perplexes me. The team at Best Start Mt Eden are competent and caring teachers. They provide a safe and fun environment for children where they can climb, explore and play with resources that are open ended. Like most parents at the centre, I have had both my kids through the young kids area Pipi and now down in the big kids room Paua. Every time an older sibling comes in, at pick up or drop off, the teachers remember them and engage in interested chat with their alumni.”
“Best Start meets all of our expectations.The teachers are experienced, communicative, and compassionate. The centre provides a clean and safe environment with lots of activities for the kids to enjoy. We love Best Start Mt Eden!”
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.

Flying Start Kindergarten

Kids at Play Childcare Centre

Daystar Early Learning Centre

Kindercare Learning Centres - Grey Lynn

Grey Lynn Kindergarten
