BestStart Cambridge

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

At BestStart Cambridge, we are growing Hometown Heroes!

At BestStart Cambridge, we are working in partnership with whānau and the local community to empower our children to achieve their learning potential. The ‘Hometown heroes’ vision underpins our curriculum. By developing and mastering their special superhero powers our learners are active members in our local community and supportive to those in their village/centre. We view children as unique individuals who bring their own set of superpowers with them to our centre.

Our little heroes in training will learn from to protect and care for all living things learning from everyone in our community! Going for walks in our local flora and fauna where they will develop the ability to care for wildlife and plants. Through the creation of our community garden filled with yummy kai you will see our heroes learning about sustainability, recycling and helping support the wider community. By visiting the vest next door our junior heroes will learn to care for furry friends.

You will find us in the heart of Cambridge, in the Waikato region of New Zealand. We are in a residential area, but with established trees and the Waikato river running along the back of the property. We love our community and value the beautiful natural surroundings of Cambridge such as the Waikato River, Lake Karapiro, and the picturesque Maungatautari Ecological Reserve.

Our Team

We are a close knit team and diverse team from all over the world, which means children are exposed to many different languages such as Dutch, Mandarin and Afrikaans. Our teaching team are also very creative with some staff being a published author and a concert violinist - these passions are shared with tamariki.

What We Offer

  • 20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required
  • Get Set for School Programme
  • Fresh, healthy, nutritious meals and snacks provided throughout the day 
  • Regular Excursions and involvement within the community

Our Spaces

We are a purpose-built early childhood education centre. Our classroom environments are developmentally appropriate and are designed to inspire and encourage our learners through the 16 areas of play. 

Ruma Awhi

(Under 2's)

Ruma Manaaki

(2-3.5 years)

Ruma Kaitiaki

(Over 3's)

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A world of wonder and discovery awaits
Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Karla Welsh

Thank you very much for all you do, loving BestStart so far and very happy with our choice for Addie

Elschin

BestStart Cambridge has been the most amazing experience for Sirhc-a they have become part of our family! The staff are absolutely incredible and they have been so aware of her needs!

Jess

The teachers are so kind and caring and really have the child's best interests at heart. The ladies at Ruma Awhi have been incredible with communication on how our daughter has been settling in and working with her to make her feel safe and secure in the new environment

Karla

Where to start...Jaime has done an awesome job with the whole vibe at Cambridge. The staff are amaze balls, so caring towards each and every child, always smiling, always saying hi and bye. BestStart Cambridge always puts me at ease and makes me feel less like I'm failing as a Mother/Parent. Warm fuzzies always, thank you all and keep it up.

Claire

Outstanding care and quality teaching. Leon has settled into BestStart Cambridge so quickly and it can only reflect the amount of quality teaching and also manaakitanga he is receiving from the teachers

Jayme

My daughter is very young but her face lights up every time we walk in the doors. All her teachers are kind and caring, and take the time to make sure they’re matching what we do at home. Accommodating her needs instead of making her fit in with theirs. Couldn’t ask for better people to be caring for Arya. Thank you!

Elise G

"I cannot say enough positive things about BestStart Cambridge. I have felt completely secure and comfortable with having both of my children attend over the past two years. One is now at school, having been well prepared at preschool. And my youngest is becoming more independent and well-rounded by the day. The teachers are just amazing, so down to earth, and I love how much they care. I couldn't really have found a better place for my kids. I am going to be very sad when Caleb moves on to school. I really can't fault them. The team does a fantastic job."

What we're proud of

Most Trusted Childcare Most Trusted Childcare Quality Services Award Quality Services Award Set For School Set For School BestStart Educare Governing Organisation Report BestStart Educare Governing Organisation Report

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