BestStart Waiuku
About BestStart Waiuku
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 Waiuku, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
BestStart Waiuku currently has a roll of 108 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (57% 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
“I'm so happy with all the learning and growing my little girl has been doing since she started daycare. It's been easier to get her to sleep and her personality has been coming out more. I appreciate all the questions and answers her teachers have had and I can see that she's well taken care of. At first, I was nervous to hand her over into someone else's care but the team has been very reassuring and encouraging. Thank you all for the different parts you have played in helping me and my baby transition into daycare!”
“I cant recommend Best Starts Waiuku enough. The teachers, carers and support staff are amazing! The facilities both indoor and outdoors are fantastic and ensure my boys are kept stimulated and challenged throughout the day. Returning to work after having my kids i was nervous in leaving them however everyone was so supportive and really put me at ease. Thank you!”
“Ever since we started at best start when my daughter was 18 months in Waiuku we have loved it, such lovely caring staff, everyone always says hello, the kids love all their teachers, love the big outdoor areas lots of room for activities ! Love walking in and seeing what they have been up to for the day , always up to fun activities and learning!! Thank you guys!!! Now my daughter is 5 and off to school!! Lucky my son is still their and enjoying his time! Can not fault them!”
“As a mum of 7, I am yet to find a childcare facility as good as this! Excellent teachers - so caring and passionate about what they do. Very engaged with the children. Excellent value too. My son absolutely LOVES this daycare and has made great friendships! Love that I am consistently kept up to date with what my son has been up to! Highly recommend!!”
“Highly recommended!! My child loves this center and is forever talking about his lovely teachers at home about what they had been doing throw-out the week and highlights of his day. They keep me updated when im at work with activities my child is engaging in and educational information about my child's development via a app. My child has been in other centers previously but has never enjoyed it until he started here! Thank you best start Waiuku team!”
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