BestStart Rolleston
About BestStart Rolleston
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 Rolleston, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Rolleston currently has a roll of 57 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (52% 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
“The Best Start Rolleston is the best daycare we have found, perfect for our 2 bubs. The rooms are always tidy and clean. My kids are not always getting sick after coming home from the daycare, which is the most important for our family. We love all the teachers there, they are the best and have been very giving, with appropriate teaching methods for our kids especially to our toddler. My toddler is very happy and excited being there playing around and learning new things from her teachers and other kids. The teachers in the nursery are the best as well, they are always caring and nurturing to my baby. I love how they ask us about the routine of my baby and they seem to already know her afternoon routine and needs. We are really grateful that we chose Best Start Rolleston for our kids. I would definitely recommend Best Start to my family and friends.”
“They have a lovely team that are passionate about the work they do. The management and admin are always willing to help if you have any concerns or questions.”
“Our children absolutely love going to BestStart Rolleston. The team is absolutely amazing and have made it feel like a second home for our family.”
“We’ve had a wonderful experience with BestStart Rolleston. The facilities are clean, well-maintained, and filled with a variety of toys and learning materials that keep the children engaged. The caregivers are truly exceptional—nurturing, attentive, and genuinely invested in the well-being and development of each child. The communication from the staff is fantastic. They provide regular updates on our child’s activities and progress, which helps us feel connected and informed. It’s clear that safety is a top priority here, and we feel confident that our child is in a secure and caring environment.”
“The staff are amazing settling in my toddler. You can tell they are actually passionate about their job and care.”
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