Infants and toddlers are nurtured and cared for by our calm and gentle Kaiako with a daily rhythm is set around the children’s individual needs, natural rhythms and built on a strong sense of belonging and reciprocal relationships with parents and whanau. Our environment and curriculum are based on children’s interests and empowering them to meet their milestones
BestStart Cambridge
55 - 57 Shakespeare Street,
Leamington,
Cambridge 3432 View on map
Mon - Fri 7:30am to 5:30pm
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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)
Our toddlers of Ruma Manaaki are supported in flexible environment which caters for the changing needs of toddlers, develops their curiosity and encouraging independence. The curriculum is driven by the children’s interests and they are empowered to strengthen their relationships and social skills with their peers as they move to more group play and friendship development.
Ruma Kaitiaki(Over 3's)
For our oldest tamariki in Ruma Kaitiaki we set more specific goals to support their development as they engage curiously in their interests. The environment and daily rhythm provides and facilitates opportunities to empower the children to become lifelong learners. With clear links to Te Whariki and NZ School Curriculum Kaiako weave literacy, numeracy and motor skills into the daily program in a holistic and play based curriculum, supporting our children’s journey to Kura.