BestStart South Road 1
About BestStart South Road 1
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 South Road 1, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart South Road 1 currently has a roll of 41 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (51% 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
“So busy with the kids every time I enter no matter what time. You can tell the kids are so well looked after here they are all so happy. Get lots of updates and pictures daily which is also really cool to see”
“Amazing teachers, wonderful preschool would highly recommend this preschool”
“The most amazing staff, so friendly and accommodating. My son has been going there for two years and absolutely loves it! The best daycare”
“We are on waiting list from 1 year finally got email that they have spot when my wife went to talk to them lady wasn’t available now emailed back no spot . Very unprofessional felt let down lack of communication.”
“Fun, effective team. Friendly caring and kind.”
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