BestStart Educare in Hamilton
25 licensed centres across 15 suburbs · Waikato
All BestStart Educare centres in Hamilton
BestStart St Andrews
ERO assessed BestStart St Andrews as Not well placed in October 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance (all graded A). Health and safety met legal requirements (B), while bicultural practice was identified as an area to deepen further (B).
BestStart Claudelands
ERO assessed BestStart Claudelands as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found leadership and governance to be a strength, with highly effective leadership, cohesive culture, and strong mentoring and coaching systems.
BestStart Clarence Street
ERO assessed BestStart Clarence Street as Not well placed. Our analysis of the ERO report identified curriculum planning as a strength, but noted assessment documentation needs development. Health and safety systems meet requirements, though hazard checking compliance requires strengthening.
BestStart Montessori Flagstaff
ERO assessed BestStart Montessori Flagstaff as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong curriculum and learning outcomes aligned to Montessori principles, but bicultural practice as an area for further development, particularly in language and tikanga. Health and safety compliance met legal requirements and minimum ratios.
BestStart Rototuna
ERO assessed BestStart Rototuna as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong bicultural practice with confident te reo Māori use among children, effective whānau partnership through portfolios and regular meetings, and health and safety practices meeting minimum legal requirements.
BestStart Somerset Street
ERO assessed BestStart Somerset Street as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found Leadership & governance was graded A, indicating collaborative culture and embedded professional learning, though overall the service faced challenges across other areas of operation.
BestStart Jones Crescent Kindy
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong children's wellbeing (A grade) alongside B grades for curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance. The review noted effective teaching interactions and positive relationships, with opportunities to extend outdoor learning and local iwi engagement.
BestStart Peachgrove Road
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their 2018 review. The centre operates as an education and care service in Claudelands, Hamilton, with a roll of 36 children.
BestStart Dinsdale
ERO assessed BestStart Dinsdale as Not well placed in their 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found Leadership & governance was graded B, indicating effective strategic direction with aligned goals and internal evaluation practices.
BestStart Puketaha Road
ERO assessed BestStart Puketaha Road as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership, with B grades across these areas. Areas for development include bicultural practice (C grade) and curriculum consistency.
BestStart Dey Street
BestStart Dey Street is an education and care service in Hamilton East with a current roll of 70 children. In its 2017 ERO review, the service was assessed as Not well placed.
BestStart Maui Street
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates the curriculum and learning dimension was graded B, with Te Whāriki implementation noted as strong and integrated learning evident, though literacy resources were identified as needing review.
BestStart Te Awamutu
BestStart Te Awamutu is an education and care service for 84 children in Te Awamutu Central. Our analysis of the ERO report from December 2020 found the service graded B across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service respects whānau aspirations, acknowledges Māori as tangata whenua in the curriculum, meets health and safety standards, and has implemented self-review processes.
BestStart Primrose Street
ERO assessed BestStart Primrose Street as Not well placed in October 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths across all four dimensions: Curriculum & learning (A), Children's wellbeing (A), Whānau partnership (A), and Bicultural practice (A).
BestStart Bader Street
ERO assessed BestStart Bader Street as Not well placed in their 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in bicultural practice and curriculum, with effective health and safety systems, though assessment and planning practices were noted as an area for development.
BestStart Vardon Road
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance, though the overall placement indicates significant concerns requiring attention.
BestStart Greenwood Street
ERO assessed BestStart Greenwood Street as Not well placed in their 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B for whānau partnership, with ongoing family consultation and improvement-focused evaluation, and B for health and safety, though evacuation drills testing a variety of scenarios were identified as an area for improvement.
BestStart Powells Road Kindy
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning (A grade) and children's wellbeing (A grade), though the overall placement indicates significant concerns were identified across other areas of service delivery.
BestStart Brooklyn
ERO assessed BestStart Brooklyn as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received C grades across Curriculum & learning, Bicultural practice, and Leadership & governance. The teaching team was in early stages of developing curriculum and Te Whāriki understanding, bicultural practices were developing but te reo Māori use needed strengthening, and leadership required greater focus on internal evaluation.
BestStart Borman Road
BestStart Borman Road is an education and care service in Rototuna North, Hamilton with a current roll of 58 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from October 2020 grades the service as B across all five dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Bicultural practice, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance. The service demonstrates effective teaching, positive relationships, and acknowledgement of Māori as tangata whenua, with regulatory standards met and internal evaluation processes supporting ongoing improvement.
BestStart Cambridge
BestStart Cambridge is an education and care service in Leamington with a current roll of 60. Our analysis of the ERO report (February 2021) found the service graded B across all dimensions: curriculum and learning includes a range of inclusive experiences, children's wellbeing shows positive interactions and social competence development, health and safety standards are met, and leadership and governance operate to regulatory standards.
BestStart Huntington
BestStart Huntington is an education and care service in Rototuna North with a current roll of 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from May 2021 found the service graded B in bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. Diverse cultures are acknowledged and respected, health and safety standards are met, and a clear management structure is in place.
BestStart Dixon Heights
BestStart Dixon Heights is an education and care service in Glenview with a roll of 70 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (March 2022) graded curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and health and safety all at B level, indicating sound practice across these areas.
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Frequently asked
- How many BestStart Educare centres are in Hamilton?
- 25 licensed BestStart Educare centres in Hamilton, across 15 suburbs. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- What are alternatives to BestStart Educare in Hamilton?
- Other operators with centres in Hamilton: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (26), Playcentre Aotearoa (20), Nurtured at Home (12), Busy Bees (6), Go Bananas Childcare (6). 310 total licensed centres in Hamilton.
- Do BestStart Educare centres in Hamilton accept government funding?
- All licensed ECE centres including BestStart Educare are eligible for the Childcare Subsidy (means-tested, MSD) and FamilyBoost rebate (25% of weekly fees, capped at $75/week, IRD). For 3-5 year olds, 0 of 25 BestStart Educare centres in Hamilton also participate in 20 Hours ECE.
261 centres nationwide
310 licensed centres
FamilyBoost + 20 Hours stacking
Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
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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