BestStart Te Atatu Road
About BestStart Te Atatu 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 Te Atatu Road, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Te Atatu Road currently has a roll of 68 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (42% 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
“Keep doing what you’re doing! As a mum, I truly appreciate how you care for Shaun like second mothers. It means so much to know he’s in such loving hands every day.”
“We have absolutely loved our time at this daycare – our experience has been nothing short of wonderful. The teachers are so caring, and our little boy adores them. Some days he doesn’t want to leave their arms when we pick him up. They create such fun activities and make every day enjoyable. Thank you for everything you do!”
“Awesome team! I love all the teachers. They supported us in younger years and are now supporting with preparation for school with basic letters numbers and writing. I recommend.”
“Our baby always come home boasting about what activities she done and the friends she has made at kindy love that she has made a best friend at kindy as well and she looks forward to going everyday to she her. Our girl is very shy when it come to joining in with activities on her own so the teachers are very encouraging and supportive when is come to getting her to join the other kids.”
“We have had our daughter at First Steps for 2.5 years and highly recommend them. They provide a supportive and loving environment for the children in their care focussing on fostering independence, enjoyment in learning and each child's personal interests. There is a lovely family type atmosphere in the centre. It's like having a team of amazing aunties caring for our little girl.”
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