Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

BestStart Pinnacles

Wanaka
5|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
88 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About BestStart Pinnacles

BestStart Pinnacles is a education & care service in Wanaka, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Pinnacles, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

BestStart Pinnacles currently has a roll of 88 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (74% 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

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James L
September 2025

“I'm just so impressed by this Daycare. This is our first kid and signing up we knew nothing and didn't know what to expect from a daycare. We signed up to all of the other providers in town and waited. A spot here opened up and we took it, a couple weeks later the offers of spaces from other daycares started coming in, ones that were closer to our house or work and others that we initially liked more. What stopped us from swapping to a more convenient daycare were the people who show up everyday for our daughter. The staff here are quite literally the best people and I'm super comfortable leaving my daughter with them, they have a high level of care not only for our kid but their jobs. You can see it everyday in how attentive they are. I just can't recommend this spot more. Thank you for taking such good care of our little grub!”

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Emmilee Fendall Leech
September 2025

“Our Whanau love Pinnacles. Our Pēpi gets so much love and care, we were nervous about her going at just 7 months but we didn't need to be. The teachers are so wonderful and are just magic when it comes to getting her to eat and sleep. We also really appreciate the communication and how organised everything feels.”

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Taylar Walker
July 2025

“The teachers at BestStart Pinnacles Kindergarten are absolutely amazing! They are so supportive, caring, and genuinely invested in the children’s growth and happiness. My daughter absolutely loves attending—she comes home smiling every day and always talks about the fun things she’s learned and the friends she’s made. I couldn’t ask for a better environment for her early learning journey. Highly recommend!”

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Frieda de Bruyn
July 2025

“This place is more than a daycare, it's become a part of our family. The teachers are passionate about what they do and my kids are so loved and supported by them in their learning journey. Pinnacles goes the extra mile to ensure that there something fun and exciting to look forward to, while still being very educational. I would highly recommend this as a preferred daycare in Wanaka.”

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Jenny Silver
June 2025

“Pinnacles has always been a wonderful centre, and we’ve had such a positive experience over the last 3+ years. Since the new Centre Manager has come on board, we’ve noticed even more attention to the children’s daily experiences, with exciting new activities and celebrations. Each public holiday is made special with beautiful decorations, themed experiences, and fun, relevant celebrations, it’s fantastic to see how much thought and creativity goes into making things so fun and memorable for the children. The staff are truly wonderful, so caring, attentive, and always greeting the children (and parents!) with warm smiles. It’s clear they genuinely care about each and every child. We are so grateful to the incredible team at Pinnacles for creating such a nurturing, exciting environment for our little ones to thrive.”

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1 Northlake Drive, Wanaka

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