# BestStart Karaka
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- Type: Education & Care Service
- Location: Karaka, Auckland
- Address: 71 Hingaia Rd
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews
- 20 Hours ECE: Eligible
- Pricing: Available on request
- Availability: Waitlist likely
## Overview
BestStart Karaka is a education & care service located in Karaka, Auckland. Community based governed. 20 Hours ECE eligible.
## Key facts
- Age range: 0-5 years
- Teacher ratio: 1:5
- Licensed capacity: 110 children
- Under 2s capacity: 25 children
- Ownership type: Community based
## Philosophy
Play-based learning with a focus on belonging, curiosity, and confidence.
## Reviews
### null review (5/5)

We strongly recommend Beststart Karaka.

Staff is very hard working, friendly, passionate and genuinely care for children. I have seen so much positive development in my son's personality and behavior. The activities are engaging and interesting.

Special events celebration organised by Helen is very enjoyable, creative and fun. Jo is really energetic and always greets kids & families with a big smile.

### null review (5/5)

From the very first moment we walked in, we felt truly welcome, and we really appreciate it. We have no words to thank you enough! My little one was always greeted with a warm smile and new activities every day. The children are respectful, and the teachers are incredibly caring and lovely.

The management team is simply amazing — supportive, understanding, open, and flexible. I have never seen this level of care and dedication at any other centre.

The food is always fresh, nutritious and smells soooo good!

We wholeheartedly recommend Best Starts Karaka! We'd give more stars if we could!

### null review (5/5)

BestStart Karaka is an amazing center! My two children are always so happy when I pick them up, which speaks volumes about the environment the staff creates. The team is super friendly and has always taken such great care of our family. We are so glad to be part of this center—highly recommend!