Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

BestStart Sunset

Rotorua, Mangakakahi
5|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
67 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About BestStart Sunset

BestStart Sunset is a education & care service in Mangakakahi, Rotorua, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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

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Reshān Emani
September 2024

“kids love this centre, happy we chose this for our girls :)”

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Cheyenne Khan
January 2024

“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.”

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Tarati Tomo
November 2023

“Best place for my child's first educational years.”

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JB Barredo
October 2022

“We like the facility and our little one seems to enjoy it as well. Staff are lovely and helpful.”

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steve korodi
December 2020

“Friendly staff, very polite, kids enjoying themselves, a happy place.”

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Contact Details

177 Sunset Road, Mangakakahi, Rotorua

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