BestStart Te Whāriki
About BestStart Te Whāriki
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 Whāriki, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Te Whāriki currently has a roll of 92 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (59% 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
“Best place for your kids before going to primary school. All staffs are friendly, supportive, and caring. My son learnt lots of skills throughout the time in Beststart.”
“I have been enrolling my son, Archie, with Beststart since he was 14 months old. He has attended Beststart Parkside and Beststart Te Whariki. I have witnessed his growth and development, and the stories shared by his teachers show that he is in a great environment with supportive teachers and friends. I feel confident and secure in my decision to have my son attend Beststart.”
“Fantastic preschool! The staffs are caring and communicates well with parents. Food is provided, and it’s healthy! They organise interesting events for children and families, such as school holidays, Matariki and Christmas celebrations.”
“Beautiful centre with equally as beautiful staff, super friendly and welcoming, wonderful activities set up for little ones and refreshed as needed! Yummy and nutritious Kai ! Key teachers always keep us up to date with how our little one is doing.”
“I have my baby in the nursery since he is 6 months old, they are looking after him very well and with love. They are very professional working in developing skills and have a good communication with us. I work during the day assured that my baby is in good hands. They did a really good job keeping the school open and safe during this difficult days, keeping us always informed. We trust and really recommend the school.”
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