BestStart Berryfields Crossing
BestStart Berryfields Crossing is a brand new early learning centre, now open in Richmond, Nelson. The centre provides quality education and care for children aged between 3 months to 5 years old.
At BestStart Berryfields, we focus on building relationships!
The doors to BestStart Berryfields Crossing opened in March 2023 and our classrooms have been filling with tāmariki. As a new centre, we have a strong focus on building relationships with tāmariki and whānau and supporting them in finding their sense of belonging.
Our Team
We are a new team but tight knit team, having all started at the centres opening in 2023. A newer centre has been a blank canvas for us to implement a fresh and exciting atmosphere and learning environment for children. Each of us have our own unique skills, talents and experience bringing a variety of expertise and vision to BestStart Berryfields.
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
Our spaces
BestStart Berryfields Crossing has four state of the art classrooms, and two spacious outdoor environment, designed with childrens age and development in mind. The ages outlined for each classroom are flexible based on the childrens needs and developmental stages.
Pounamū
Infants (0-18 months old)
Wai-iti
Toddlers (18 months - 2.5 years old)
Aorere
(2.5-4 years old)
Kōtuku
(4 years old and over)
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What we're proud of
Most trusted childcare
Quality Service Award
Set for School
BestStart Educare Governing Organisation Report