BestStart Raumati
About BestStart Raumati
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 Raumati, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Raumati currently has a roll of 43 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (57% 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
“Best centre in Kapiti. We love it. It is our home away from home, where our kids are well looked after.”
“The best daycare! Supportive, welcoming environment our kids love it.”
“We could not be more impressed with this daycare facility. While the site is spacious & clean, it was the management and staff that really impressed us. The children there, are loved and happy. During our first visits, we witness multiple children running up to the staff to give them hugs. Our child is happy here and it feels like home away from home. They provide excellent communication and we are so pleased we have found a daycare that we feel is outstanding!! We highly recommend this daycare facility.”
“Kids loved it here. Very relaxed environment child led learning. Teachers are awesome vibrant and very supportive of parents. Loved the window idea and waving goodbye when you leave”
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