BestStart Dinsdale

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Green bean bag
baby
Tug of war
cars
cardboard boxes
tummy time
At BestStart Dinsdale we're a lovely early learning centre with individual rooms created for the developmental stages of our tamariki. We're open from 7.30am to 5.30pm right through the year, only closing for public holidays.

At BestStart Dinsdale we value every child as an individual!

Their independence is valued and encouraged through exploration, play and cultural identity. We plant seeds on a foundation of kindness, trust and respect to rise and lift others. 

We value trusting relationships where we work together with our families and whānau is integral to developing an understanding of what each child needs to learn, grow and develop. We work hard to nurture these relationships and create open and honest communication. When we do this we can make sure every child has the support they need to thrive.

Our Team

We are close knit team with each teacher bringing their own unique skills to the table. With regular professional development and learning from one another we are consistently upskilling to provide the best possible care and education to our BestStart Dinsdale family.

What We Offer

  • Fresh, healthy, nutritious meals and snacks provided throughout the day 
  • 20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required
  • Experienced tight-knit team of passionate teachers
  • Regular Excursions
  • Get Set for School programme

Our Spaces

BestStart Dinsdale has three learning rooms catering to every age group from 3 months to 6 years old. We are lucky to have great outdoor spaces where our children can challenge themselves and develop their physical skills. We utilise our wharenui for dance and kapa haka. We also have opportunities for our children to connect across the rooms to encourage tuakana / teina relationships, as well as walks down the Frankton Rugby club for some extra physical activity.

Kākano Room

Under 2 years old

Pakiaka

2-3.5 years

Putiputi

Over 3.5 years old

Video Gallery

Visiting the Space Centre
Our Matariki Story
Autumn at BestStart Dinsdale
Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Parent

My son and I always feel welcome – I believe the atmosphere of the centre is very telling. It is a happy, busy, colourful place which my son enjoys. The staff are wonderful and caring and I appreciate the level of communication they have with me. My son is doing activities I never considered and the resources are great for developing minds. I love Storypark and hearing about my sons learning – his grandparents like being involved in this too

Parent

What enticed me to chose this centre was the friendliness and welcoming I felt when I came to visit and there after.

Parent

We love Storypark, think its the best way for us to see and share our children’s learning.

Parent

We have been really happy with everything, and have full confidence that you guys have done everything humanly possible to keep our babies safe. And in general, Richard and I are so happy we take Lukas to your centre, I love dropping him off and picking him up and getting to see all you lovely, friendly, happy ladies. I recommend you to everyone who's wondering what centre to go too. Thanks for everything you guys have done.

Parent

We have loved returning to the centre! Madeleine is super pleased to be back and has loved the extra attention from all her teachers. She was so excited to see Mary especially!! I have found all the Storypark updates on what you have all been up to awesome to see! Great work team, we certainly appreciate it :-)

Parent

If it wasn't for your great loving and support my daughter wouldn't be so confident like she is. Thank you for making her feel so welcomed in your loving school/daycare. Thank you all you have done for myself and my daughter moving from a new country.

Parent

Am loving how at home Everyone has made both Rome and I feel at Best Start. It shows hugely in how fast my boy is settling in. Thank you for making me feel more at ease about going back to Mahi. Ngā mihi!

Parent

The teachers were absolutely amazing at BestStart, and were so caring and treated Emily just so amazingly over the years. I can recommend them enough, and Emily loved seeing them every single day. They taught her so many things, and really loved her to bits. We will miss them all so much!

Parent

All 3 of my children have been through Beststart Dinsdale, they have become like family to us and I whole heartedly trust them to care for my child. I have always feel respected, heard and valued by all staff at the centre, and would (and have previously) very happily recommend them to any parents looking for a daycare.

Parent

The staff are always informative and make Kymani feel welcomed since the day we started there 3 years ago. He loves the teachers and always tells me that they are caring and lovely.

Parent

Great center that really cares. Feel that everyone in the organization cares about our child.

Parent

BestStart Dinsdale is like one big happy family. My kids love an adore all the teachers and always have so much fun. They get to do so many things that I wouldn't think to do for them.

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