Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

BestStart Pipiwai Kindy

Whangarei, Kamo
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Ages
2–5 years
Roll Size
50 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About BestStart Pipiwai Kindy

BestStart Pipiwai Kindy is a education & care service in Kamo, Whangarei, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 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 Pipiwai Kindy, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

BestStart Pipiwai Kindy currently has a roll of 50 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (40% 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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tamara Peti
September 2025

“Beststart Pipiwai Kindy has been absolutely amazing for my wee boy. It has been so lovely to watch him form such special connections, and we just adore the teachers. No problem is ever too big or too small—they are always willing to lend a hand and support whenever needed. We really value the regular updates and the way they let us know what has happened that day. The kids genuinely love being there. Every morning the activities set up are just incredible, thoughtfully designed to engage different children and encourage exploration. I especially love how they talk about emotions and feelings, and how to manage them in such a positive way. The grounds are like a little oasis—there’s a huge sandpit, animals, veggie gardens, a playground, and plenty of outdoor space that’s sheltered from the wind. It’s such a beautiful environment for kids to learn and play. We have absolutely loved our time at Beststart Pipiwai! Adrienne and Leah do an amazing job, they run the centre so beautifully. We love seeing Amanda, Gemma and Rosie each day with their fun nature and lovely smiles. Rebecca does a fantastic job as the office lady, she is super on to it and nothing is ever too much trouble. Everybody(the kids included) are very welcoming and love to have a laugh! I would wholeheartedly recommend Beststart Pipiwai kindy to anyone—it’s such a special place.”

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Gayle Hunt
July 2025

“Pipiwai Kindy has been an amazing place for our son to thrive. Since his first day he has been welcomed with love and support from all the kaiako. He has blossomed and learned so much in such a short time and that is credit to all the amazing staff at Pipiwai who take an active role in accommodating his learning needs. Everyday when he comes home he chats about the fun he had and he looks forward to the next time. Pipiwai Kindy has an amazing outdoor area where the kids have freedom to play in a safe and secure place. The indoor area offers many engaging areas with appealing playful/learning activities. The enrollment process was made very simple with great help of Rebecca 😉 All policies are reviewed and opportunities for questions, ideas or feedback are always welcomed through the Storypark forum. Finally,as a parent from overseas with only limited family support available in NZ, I treasure the kindness and aroha our son receives every day. 5 stars for Pipwai Kindy. Thank you for helping our boy to flourish”

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Tayla Griggs
July 2025

“Pipiwai kindy has an amazing team. They are so great helping my children grow into who they are today. They all care for them as they are there own.”

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Contact Details

2 Pipiwai Road, Kamo, Whangarei

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