BestStart Brooklyn

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Phone (07) 858 3038
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Where we are

1 Gillies Ave Claudelands Hamilton 3214

Opening hours

Monday7.30am - 5.30pm
Tuesday7.30am - 5.30pm
Wednesday7.30am - 5.30pm
Thursday7.30am - 5.30pm
Friday7.30am - 5.30pm

BestStart is one of NZ's leading early childcare providers. BestStart Brooklyn in Claudelands, Hamilton provides affordable, high quality education and award winning childcare for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

At BestStart Brooklyn, we are a home away from home!

At BestStart Brooklyn we are family feel, and we all learn together. Each child is as unique as a star in the sky with their own light to share which is why we love having children of all ages play and learn together just like if they were at home. We want families to feel like they are dropping of their children at an aunties home. It takes a village and with us all together we are able to get to know everyone in our learning community and celebrate all the little inch-stones that are achieved!

Tucked away in the heart of Claudelands you will find us in a converted villa and at the right time of year, our road frontage adorned with white flowers. Just like stars need a clear sky to shine, children need a nurturing and supportive environment to be able to shine bright!

Similarly to stars in a constellation we are each unique and when we work together we can create magnificent things. In the BestStart Brooklyn family we collaborate and support each other so that we can all shine bright and feel empowered to reach for the stars!

Our Team

We are a small but close team with each teacher bringing their own unique skills to the table. With regular professional development and learning from one another we are consistently upskilling to provide the best possible care and education to our BestStart Brooklyn family.

What We Offer

20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required
Experienced tight-knit team of passionate teachers
Gold Healthy Heart Award - knowing nutrition and health is important to us

Our Spaces

Our indoor environment is homely with pockets of play in every corner for tamariki to explore. We have a designated area for our youngest Pēpi and an outdoor area surrounded by mature trees with space to roam!

Tuakana Teina

(3 months to 5 years)

Video Gallery

Rainy day fun

This is what learning looks like

Photos from lockdown/ranui

Welcome to BestStart Brooklyn

Our environments

Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Parent

Thank you so much for taking my girls under your wings for the last four months. They have grown in leaps and bounds since starting at your centre and I know it is because of the way you talk to them, encourage, and support them.

Parent

My children really enjoy coming to kindy, it is such an awesome environment and I love that they are able to learn and grow alongside each other. The teaching team are very helpful and supportive.

Parent

Thank you for celebrating our culture. It was such a lovely celebration!! Must appreciate all the efforts and hard work that all the teachers and parents have done to make it such a special occasion. And of course all the beautiful kids who made it even more lovely with their wonderful participation!! Way to go First Steps Brooklyn.

Parent

I love how with everything you guys do, you always look for ways to teach the kids about different cultures, making it fun and exciting for them to experience something new – Dance will be awesome! Also good to see a commitment from the centre to allocate funds towards physical activity resources, as well as professional development opportunities for the wonderful staff.

Parent

Thank you so much for your words! I couldn’t have found a better place to take my children to. They just love being there and are always so excited about everything they do and learn there with you. There are no words to say how thankful I am.

Parent

My experience so far has been great! Friendly environment with wonderful staff that have done fantastically with providing care for my twins! I was nervous with not having any of my other children in daycare at such a young age but its all going so great. I have no anxiety going forward now :)

Parent

I'm happy with the care provided to my son. They are always going the extra mile to ensure safety and wellness of my child while I'm on my clinical placement. Affordable fees. Thank you to all the staff for all your hard work.

Parent

Have always had wonderful experiences at BestStart Brooklyn. My niece and nephew now attend.

Parent

BestStart Brooklyn is a great centre with beautiful staff

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Its a great centre with beautiful staff

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BestStart Brooklyn were amazing! They worked with my son to help overcome some of his issues and has made a huge impact on him transitioning to school.