BestStart Palm Springs
About BestStart Palm Springs
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 Palm Springs, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Palm Springs currently has a roll of 63 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (43% 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
“Excellent service. My son is going to Palm spring centre. I am totally impressed by their service.”
“My son started at Best Start Palm Springs Papamoa about a month ago and the progress I'm already seeing in my son is remarkable. He is talking a lot more and learning more and more new words everyday. He is using his imagination a lot more now when playing with his toys and everytime we arrive we are greeted so politely and feel so welcomed as a family. I am incredibly thankful and know my son is getting the best care possible while attending Best Start Palm Springs. Thankyou to all the amazing teachers and staff for making his transition to daycare so smooth and he is always excited to go every morning. Thankyou so much for taking the best care of my son. As a parent you just want to know your child is in the best hands possible and I can relax knowing he definitely is. Thankyou so much”
“Thankyou to all the amazing team that has supported my 2 kids from babies through to school aged i cannot recommend enough for the love and support we have felt over the years and the opportunities the kids have gotten to be apart of. Thankyou again❤️”
“We have been delighted at the level of care, BestStart Palm Springs has provided. It was the BEST decision we ever made sending our son here. The teachers have treated us like family they truly go above and beyond. Rach you are amazing & we will miss you & the centre thank you for everything 🌼”
“Best Start Palm Springs has exceeded my expectations. Truly amazing teachers that have loved and supported my two children settle in. Great communication, excellent facilities, very well managed centre! Thank you Best Start!”
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