BestStart Papakura East Kindy
About BestStart Papakura East Kindy
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 East Kindy, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Papakura East Kindy currently has a roll of 37 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Māori tamariki are the largest group (45% of the roll), alongside european, 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
“My son has been here since he was 2, he is 4 this year and absolutely loves it. Staff are amazing and my son has bonded with everyone and loves coming to school everyday. He learns so much and has made a lot of friends”
“My son enjoys his new daycare at BestStart Papakura East. The teachers are genuinely caring and attentive to his needs. He isn’t the easiest to take care of, but they ensure he is never overlooked and always treated with patience. I truly appreciate their dedication and support!”
“Love BestStart Papakura and the staff are always so welcoming, I'm so happy my twins are settled there with awesome people 😊”
“My son was there for 3 years and learnt so much. He loves the teachers. Felt more like a family. Best kindy in Papakura”
“This is on my son's account for some reason. My twin boys Wes and Lute are 2, and attend 5 days a week. They absolutely love it there, all the staff are always very friendly and always greet you when you walk in. Thank you for taking my babies in and making them feel at home 🙂 Beth”
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