BestStart Somerset Street
About BestStart Somerset Street
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 Somerset Street, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Somerset Street currently has a roll of 47 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Māori tamariki are the largest group (34% of the roll), alongside european, 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 twin girls were at best start Somerset for 2 years before starting school 3 years ago and my son has now been with them for about 2 years. I must say the staffs are amazing, passionate about their job and the patience that they have, hats off to them all. Most of all they are friendly and approachable. Management regularly communicates updates and also listens to parents. We are very appreciative of everything they do and did for my kids. Highly recommended”
“The best kindergarten my boys have ever attended! The teachers are all AMAZING!!! They're always so kind and happy! They ALL take well care of my 3 boys, they have learnt so much while being at this kindergarten HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!!! 💙💙”
“Best start somerset has been amazing,. Teachers are friendly and experienced. Fun activities for kids and interaction with parents regarding child's developmental goal is worth praising. Highly recommend.”
“Absolutely awesome team, they take such good care of my little boy well encouraging him to grow and learn. 100% would recommend to anyone”
“Best daycare ive found. Sooo happy with this daycare. First daycare my daughter is happy with and settled. Staff are lovely, fun activities, children are all friendly and welcoming.”
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