BestStart Educare in Faringdon
3 licensed centres · Canterbury
BestStart Educare centres in Faringdon
BestStart Faringdon
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed. Our analysis of the ERO report found the curriculum and learning was strong with well-considered experiences meeting developmental needs. Bicultural practice was graded as competent overall, with strong iwi links evident, though the review identified a need to strengthen understanding of Pacific cultures.
BestStart Faringdon East
BestStart Faringdon East is an education and care service in Faringdon with a current roll of 105 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from October 2020 found the service graded B across children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance, indicating children are supported as confident learners with positive relationships, health and safety policies are regularly reviewed, and staffing includes over 80% qualified teachers.
BestStart West Village
Alternative centres in Faringdon
1 other licensed ECE centres in Faringdon from different operators.
Frequently asked
- How many BestStart Educare centres are in Faringdon?
- BestStart Educare operates 3 centres in Faringdon, Canterbury: BestStart Faringdon, BestStart Faringdon East, BestStart West Village.
- Do BestStart Educare centres in Faringdon offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 3 BestStart Educare centres in Faringdon participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds. Confirm directly with each centre for current participation and any optional charges.
- What are alternatives to BestStart Educare in Faringdon?
- Other licensed early childhood centres in Faringdon include: Kidsfirst Kindergartens East Rolleston. See the full suburb listing for all options.
- How do I enrol with BestStart Educare in Faringdon?
- Contact each centre directly — phone or email is shown on its profile. Most NZ ECE operators run their own waitlist; there is no central enrolment system. Visit BestStart Educare's national site at (website not on file) or browse individual centre profiles below.
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Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
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