Highfield Haven ELC
About Highfield Haven ELC
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 Highfield Haven ELC, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Highfield Haven ELC currently has a roll of 67 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (66% 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
“Very happy parents with the care and development of our child, teachers and facility is fantastic, great management team!”
“We've had such a positive experience so far. The teachers are warm, caring and genuinely invested in the children's growth. It's been amazing to see how well our son is settling since he started here. We feel lucky to be part of such a supportive and nurturing environment.”
“Such a lovely environment and the teachers have been amazing helping our little one settle in quickly.”
“My 2 young daughters attend here non-verbal child now 4.1/2 and talking and down syndrome child this team has supported me every step of the way in my girls development highly recommend Best Starts Highfield this centre is more than that a true sence of welcoming belonging and love”
“Have had no problems and Blake enjoys his time there.”
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