BestStart Papakura
About BestStart Papakura
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 Papakura, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Papakura currently has a roll of 75 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (44% 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
“My nephew goes here and he absolutely loves it! All the staff are super friendly and caring and he loves the food they serve, not to mention it’s very nutritious.”
“Hard working teachers. So clean and tidy. Kids always having nice healthy food. My grandchild in papakura View road Beststart. He is really enjoying learning and playing at centre.”
“We’ve had such a wonderful experience with BestStart Papakura. The teachers are incredibly caring, patient, and attentive, they truly go above and beyond to make every child feel safe, happy, and valued. From the very first day, my child felt comfortable and excited to go, which says so much about the warm, welcoming environment the staff have created. The learning programs are excellent. It's amazing to see how much my child has learned and grown socially, emotionally, and intellectually in such a short time. The daily activities are engaging and thoughtfully planned, and the communication with parents is consistent and reassuring. I'm especially grateful for the way the teachers support each child’s individual development, encouraging curiosity and confidence. We couldn’t be happier with the care and education our child is receiving at BestStart Papakura, thank you for making it such a positive experience!”
“Highly recommended daycare and Kindergarten. My son has been attending since he was 5 months old and he is happy and thriving at Best Start Papakura. There is regular communication about progress and day to day activities but most of all the teachers are caring and friendly.”
“My son started in the Kahurangi room when he was 7 months old and is just about to turn 1. I couldn’t have asked for a better start for him, the teachers are all wonderful and caring and make a fab team. My son is thriving and loves going to daycare. Would definitely recommend 100%”
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