BestStart Berryfields Crossing

At BestStart Berryfields Crossing, we provide warm and welcoming childcare in Richmond, where children are supported to feel secure, build confidence and develop a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Nestled within the growing Berryfields community with views of the Richmond Ranges, our centre is a place where children and whānau can build meaningful connections and feel a genuine sense of belonging.

Inspired by the changing flow of the Waimea River, our teaching responds to each child's individual interests, needs and development. We celebrate children's progress and milestones while creating plenty of opportunities for them to explore, discover and grow at their own pace.

• Learning that grows with your child: Our responsive approach adapts to children's changing interests and needs, providing meaningful experiences that support their individual learning and development.

• Start with Heart: Our youngest learners are supported through nurturing relationships, responsive care and meaningful experiences that build strong foundations for early learning and development.

• Set for School: As children move closer to primary school, our Set for School programme supports them to build confidence and important skills for a positive transition into their next stage of learning.

• Nutritious meals provided: Children enjoy delicious, nutritious meals that cater to a range of dietary needs, shared in a homely and respectful environment with meaningful rituals such as karakia.

• A strong sense of belonging: Centre celebrations including Matariki, our centre birthday and Christmas bring children, teachers and whānau together, strengthening connections within our early learning community.

At BestStart Berryfields Crossing, children are supported to feel secure in who they are while growing confidently into who they are becoming, surrounded by people and a community that celebrates their journey.