BestStart Bayfair

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Phone (07) 5759045
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Where we are

49-51 Farm Street Mount Maunganui Tauranga 3116

Opening hours

Monday7.00am - 6.00pm
Tuesday7.00am - 6.00pm
Wednesday7.00am - 6.00pm
Thursday7.00am - 6.00pm
Friday7.00am - 6.00pm

BestStart Bayfair is a purpose-built ECE centre that provides award-winning early education and childcare for children aged between 3 months to 6 years old in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga.

BestStart Bayfair is a modern, purpose-built early learning centre conveniently located next to the Bayfair Shopping complex & bus stops. We provide a rich, nurturing environment where children grow through hands-on learning, community connections, and a strong focus on school readiness. We go on regular beach walks, engage in community projects, have optional swimming lessons available, and make termly trips to Mauao.

We host regular events and celebrate the diverse cultures of our families and community within our centre. We have regular visits from local community members such as the librarian and new-entrant teachers and our Set for School programme is designed to prepare your preschool child with the necessary skills for their transition to primary school.

Our Team

We are a team of dedicated, long-standing kaiako and locals from the Mount Community. We aim to bring a fun, collaborative approach to learning and love to share our centre activities through open communication with families and frequent StoryPark updates. Our experienced teachers and caregivers prioritise whānau engagement and we are passionate about creating a learning space that fosters strong, supportive relationships with tamariki and their families.

What We Offer

Fresh, healthy meals and snacks provided each day
Age-specific classrooms with high-quality resources
Strong community connections and regular excursions
Frequent communication on your child's learning and development
Set for School programme to help with your child's transition to primary school
20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required

Our Spaces

Our modern indoor spaces are built to support the learning and development of every age group and each room is equipped with high-quality resources to spark curious minds and support the learning of children at each stage of their development.

We have an expansive outdoor area where children of different age groups can explore and interact while building their independence and self-confidence skills.

Tuatua Room (Infants)

(0 - 1 year old)

Pāpaka (Toddlers)

(1 - 3 years old)

Tāmure (Toddlers)

(3 - 4 years old)

Whai Room (Preschoolers)

(4 - 5 years old)

Video Gallery

Wa Kainga

Matariki Learning

Maths and Mobilo

Friendships

Transition to school- ARATAKI School visit

Learning about turn taking

New Bus Stop and Digger Day with the Tauranga City Council

kind words from our parents

Parent

This is so cool seeing the photos of his daily stuff that he does I am so proud of him and how far he has come. Terangianiwa is finally mixing in with other kids of his age or even being around other kids. I am a proud Nan to this little man and how well he is developing into the centre. Way to go Terangianiwa.

Parent

SO awesome to see these little people making connections and enjoying playing together. I’ve loved seeing how Ace is developing as he makes more connections at daycare! Thanks for the photos.

Parent

Yes you are awesome Jess!! thank you for everything you all do for our babies!! Seeing the story park photos makes my whole week . Awesome cooking skills everyone! This has given me the idea to get Marewa to help in the kitchen more often. Just seeing how engaged they are in doing it all themselves and giving it all a go. Love it!!

Kristy

I am really impressed with Marley’s progress. We went to Wellington last weekend and he was able to rattle off all the names of the planets and talk about earth in detail. Our wider family were so happy to hear about it all and I too was surprised at the amount he knew. Last night I read a dinosaur book with Marley before bed and he was able to name the types throughout the book before I even had the chance to name them. Again this confirms that he is picking up things that you all teach and retaining it. I had shared last week how nice it was to hear Mia talking about Ranginui and Papatuanuku when I arrived as well. Again shows that they are retaining what is taught and able to continue talking about it. Great for us as parents to hear and see our kiddies learning and sharing.

Courtney

Our son has had the most amazing teachers during his almost 4 years at ABC Bayfair! He's loved making friends and feeling loved by all of you! We have been supported throughout his journey and I've loved seeing him grow and develop into the intelligent, funny little man that he is. I can't wait to read all of the beautiful things you've written to him on his book. Much aroha from our family xx Courtney"

Parent

There is an absolutely amazing atmosphere and BestStart Bayfair. The teachers create unforgettable experiences for kids that help them learn. The staff always goes an extra mile to make sure the activities are both fun and carry an incredible learning experience - dinosaur parks, exploding volcanoes in the sandpit, making a model of the solar system and that’s just a few. Always a great balance of quite activities and ‘action’ to burn the energy. Parents feel very connected and involved, as the staff has great communication and makes sure every family feels welcomed! Wouldn’t want any different place for our kids to grow and learn!