BestStart Sunset
About BestStart Sunset
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 Sunset, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Sunset currently has a roll of 67 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Māori tamariki are the largest group (47% 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
“kids love this centre, happy we chose this for our girls :)”
“Absolutely love the team at Best Start Sunset. They're super interactive with the babies and children, they're always friendly and very informative. The van driver though, she's the absolute best!! My baby loves her so much, I can confidently say she is hands down his favorite.”
“Best place for my child's first educational years.”
“We like the facility and our little one seems to enjoy it as well. Staff are lovely and helpful.”
“Friendly staff, very polite, kids enjoying themselves, a happy place.”
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