BestStart Paraparaumu
About BestStart Paraparaumu
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 Paraparaumu, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Paraparaumu currently has a roll of 71 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (53% 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
“I have had my baby at best start for a year now. Every teacher has had an amazing level of care, the seperate small baby area to the walking play space is perfect to leave trusting your little one. The manager and reception team always great daily super positive and with warmth. I look forward and feel confident to leave my child growing in this childcare until School age.”
“Such a great environment for our children to be in! The team are all so friendly and supportive of our little ones, nurturing their curiosity and encouraging their development.”
“My daughter is always excited for daycare, she is very well cared for and has a lovely bond with each of her teachers, including the Centre Manager who always goes above and beyond for the tamariki and their whanau.”
“I highly recommend Best Start on Percival Rd Paraparaumu. The staff have gone above and beyond to help my girls settle in. It is great knowing they are so well cared for while I am at work.”
“Incredible centre. The staff go above and beyond. Couldn't recommend this place enough, nurturing our children and making parents feel supported.”
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