BestStart Shelly Bay Road
About BestStart Shelly Bay 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 Shelly Bay Road, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Shelly Bay Road currently has a roll of 83 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (70% 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
“Amazing kindy with very welcoming and nurturing staff”
“highly recommend the centre — it’s absolutely amazing! My daughter is settling in so well. The staff are absolutely amazing, kind, and always have fun things to do for the young ones. 💕”
“Best kindy with the friendliest staff that you make feel like you’re family! Trust them to take care of your little one - they are the best!”
“Best Start Shelly Bay provide incredible care for my Daughter. The teachers are fantastic and very approachable. I have had 2 children at Best Start Shelly Bay and they both absolutely loved it. The environment is well set up for all ages providing rich learning experiences. I would recommend this Centre to anyone.”
“Shelly Bay Best Start is a gorgeous childcare centre with lovely staff who are welcoming, caring and engaging with my daughter. The children all behave beautifully at mealtimes and there is always a range of activities indoors and outdoors. The centre itself is modern and clean and spacious and doesn’t feel too busy. The children all seem really friendly and often when my daughter arrives they crowd around the door to welcome her which she loves. Would highly recommend this to anyone local!”
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