BestStart Bay Kindy

301 Welcome Bay Road, Welcome Bay, Tauranga 3112 View on map

07 544 3799

Mon - Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm

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Ready for Learning, Ready for Life

“Mā te reo, te ahurea me te hapori ka tipu te tamaiti hei kaitiaki mō āpōpō.”
Through, language, culture, and community, a child grows into a guardian of tomorrow. 
 
At BestStart Bay Kindy, we pride ourselves on our inclusive learning environment and teaching practices that cater to the learning needs of all tamariki, providing them with skills for lifelong learning and active citizenship in their communities. This is supported through our key learning priorities of tumanaakotanga (aspires to achieve), whanaungatanga (reciprocal relationships) and Kaitiakitanga (the act of guardianship/leadership).
 
We believe every child’s culture, language, and identity are the heart of their learning journey. That’s why we love celebrating a variety of cultural events that bring together our tamariki, their whānau, and our wider community.
 
We’re proud to partner with our local kura, Welcome Bay School, where our tamariki take part in the KickStart programme, as well as helping them grow in confidence through BestStart's Set for School programme which blends Te Whāriki and the New Zealand Curriculum through 16 fun, play-based areas of learning.
 
Every day, tamariki explore their interests while developing early literacy, numeracy, science, art, and wellbeing skills — all in a way that feels natural and exciting. No matter their age or stage, every tamaiti is welcomed into our Bay Kindy whānau with open arms.
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Why Choose Us?

Point Check IconRegular cultural celebrations, traditions and whānau events within our centre
Point Check IconSet for School programme to support your child's transition to primary school
Point Check IconSpacious outdoor area for children to learn through play and socialise
Point Check IconWe are currently working towards our bronze Healthy Heart Award
Point Check Icon20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required

Kind Word from Our Parents

"We have been a part of BestStart Bay Kindy for the past 4 years. and we love to think of the wonderful team as our family. Thank you for teaching my tamariki to have courage, confidence, independence and much more. You have played such a vital role in their development which will set them to become strong leaders in the future. I will be forever grateful for the team's patience and guidance when it comes to our young ones. With our youngest transitioning into primary soon, we are very sad to say goodbye. You will always hold a special place in not only my children's hearts but mine too."
Parent
"The staff are awesome, the environment is safe, communication is always approachable, the day trips are well catered for, the centre provides a stress-free play to enjoy, meeting other parents and comparing learning strategies is also encouraged. Overall I think they’re doing a wonderful job."
Grandparent
"My son attended for over two years and is now off to School. My oldest daughter has been attending for over a year. And they LOVE it and so do we. We have tried a number of different centres in the area and found some very concerning problems with them. But at the Kindy the teachers are kind, caring our kids love them and very welcoming. We feel completely safe leaving our kids there."
Parent