BestStart Papamoa Plaza
About BestStart Papamoa Plaza
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 Papamoa Plaza, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Papamoa Plaza currently has a roll of 99 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (34% 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 son has formed the most wonderful relationships with his teachers and peers, and it’s such a nice feeling dropping him off each day seeing how genuinely happy he is. The team keep me updated with his development and progress, which I really appreciate. I’ve also noticed he is very rarely sick, which shows the great hygiene practices in place and makes life flow so much more smoothly. Thank you for creating such a positive, caring environment – we couldn’t be happier.”
“BestStart Pāpāmoa Plaza are AMAZING! They have all been soo supportive, encouraging, nurturing and welcoming. We definitely feel apart of the whanau. I can't thank them enough for how much love and support they give to my son and all the patience aswell even when I have none ❤️ We are forever grateful to them and always praise them to friends and whanau x”
“Papamoa Plaza BestStar is an amazing friendly and caring daycare, all the staff super helpful, fun, caring, amazing teachers, the food menu is fun, easy and awesome! My kid is happy, growing! I love the updates I get on the portal from her teachers. Beautiful open playground, great location! I am blessed to have my daughter go there! Great work Paps Plaza Beststar ♥️”
“I can't recommend this daycare enough! From day one, my child felt welcomed and cared for by the amazing staff. They are so attentive, nurturing and accommodating, always going above and beyond to ensure that each child's needs are met. The team is incredibly supportive during transitions and were especially helpful with my more sensitive child. We will miss the warmth and overall positive experience we shared with Vicky and her wonderful staff!”
“This was our daughter's first experience with school or daycare of any kind. We weren't sure how she'd do but she absolutely loved her time at BestStart Papamoa. The teachers, Trina, Bailey and Kaylie, are absolutely incredible. They are patient, thoughtful and encouraging in everything they do. Its very clear they love their work. We thoroughly enjoyed having our daughter in their care and we all will miss them greatly! Could not recommend this place more.”
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