BestStart Puni Road
About BestStart Puni Road
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 Puni Road, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Puni Road currently has a roll of 55 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 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
“My daughter recently started at this daycare, and our experience been nothing short of fantastic. The staff are caring, understanding and approachable. The kids get fed proper meals throughout the day, the premises has plenty of activities both inside and out. I can't wait to see how she progresses in this great space”
“I have two children attending Puni Road Best Start and they love the centre. The staff are incredibly attentive to the children and are always so friendly on pick up and drop off. I love getting updates about what the kids have been doing + what their days were like - it’s always a fun filled day!”
“Best Start Puni Road is more like whānau than a centre. Both my kids have been there since 5/6 months old so truly been through every stage with them. They show so much support through every part of their learning journey with care and love! We trust the friendly staff to love and teach our kids like their own! 💚”
“I'd definitely recommend BestStart Puni Road. As an ex employee, I had no hesitation to enrol my son as I knew he was/is in safe hands with the kind caring staff. The staff treat my son, as well as myself, with kindness and respect. The staff are easy to talk to if there is any concern, query or change to routine. The Centre Manager, Kendra, is easy to talk to as well. Libby at Preschool is absolutely fantastic as is Becs and Tania in the infants room. You can't go wrong entrusting these ladies with children. With an on-site cook, I know my son is getting good nutritional meals so I don't feel guilty if he is an easy day.”
“My son has been going to Best Start Puni road since 9months old he is now 3 years. Absolutely wonderful staff, always friendly and helpful. My son loves going to preschool everyday. A center full of happy kids! Recommend A+++”
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