BestStart Birkdale

Centre
Mat on the grass
Outdoors
Trucks in the sand
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With the MP
Indoor setup
Scooping sand
Learning spaces
Art
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BestStart Birkdale is a modern early learning centre located in Birkdale, close to several local primary schools and with plenty of parking. We provide high-quality early education and award-winning childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

At BestStart Birkdale, we believe each child is a unique, curious, and active explorer with the capability to navigate their learning journey. We believe it is our role to support and encourage children to lead their learning while providing them with the resources and opportunities to unlock their full potential.

We believe friendships are powerful and encourage our families, teachers, and children to be part of our warm and welcoming BestStart Birkdale community. We implement teaching initiatives for our preschool children to prepare them for their transition to primary school, which we incorporate into everyday practice. The initiative encourages children to use their developing self-help skills and provides a range of opportunities to extend their independence, assisting with the next step in their learning journey.

Our Team

Our passionate team of qualified teachers are dedicated to your child's care, learning, and empowering them to achieve their full potential. Our centre cook provides healthy and nutritious food for your children daily and we have a seasonal menu that is on a weekly rotation every 4 weeks. We are currently working towards our Healthy Heart award.

What We Offer

  • Tight-knit team of qualified teachers dedicated to your child's care and learning
  • Healthy, nutritious meals and snacks provided by our centre cook daily
  • 20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required

Our Spaces

Our indoor environments are welcoming and purpose-built to support the learning and development of different age groups of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Each room is equipped with high-quality, age-focused resources designed to spark curious minds. Our indoor environments are connected to challenging outdoor areas, to encourage physical outdoor learning for your child.

Our outdoor environments are spacious and we have gorgeous playgrounds that provide a challenging, natural learning environment that build self-confidence while engaging their senses to cultivate curiosity and discovery.

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Welcome to BestStart Birkdale
Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Parent

Jaxon has been at the centre over a month now and I couldn't be happier with how he has settled and this is in large part due to the beautiful staff you have. It was evident to me the other day when I came In for the opening day just how fast he has built a bond with Laura and how great she is with him. It was so hard for me to go back to work due to many reasons but the staff here have made it so much easier than I thought it would be. Laura, Sala, Jess and Miri are all so wonderful and always ready to have a chat about Jaxons day and how he has been and I'm just really thankful for all of them and the care they give. My family and I are extremely grateful for all of you.

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