From colourful finger painting to exploring new textures, our baby room is filled with opportunities for growth, creativity, and joy. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, we create a safe, caring space where babies can confidently learn through play.
At BestStart Shelly Bay Road, our baby room is a joyful hub where every day brings new discoveries for our youngest tamariki.
This week, our friends explored finger painting, expressing curiosity and wonder as they moved colours around with their hands and feet. For our babies, the world is full of different textures and sensations waiting to be explored. Experiences like finger painting support their growth and learning in many ways.
Our baby room is designed to nurture your child’s natural curiosity and support their holistic development. We follow the belief that all children are competent learners. In our care, babies are given space to safely try things for themselves, build confidence, and explore in their own unique way.
Our team is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, meaning we value children’s ideas and encourage self-expression—even in our youngest learners. We know that messy experiences like finger painting are more than just play. They build fine motor skills, foster creativity, and support brain growth.
Most of all, these activities are a joyful way for children to connect, express themselves, and feel part of our centre whānau. Families are always welcome in our learning journey, and we love sharing your child’s milestones. If you’re looking for a warm, caring environment where your baby can flourish, we invite you to visit our baby room and see the magic happen every day.