BestStart Dilworth Avenue

BestStart is one of NZ's leading early childcare providers. BestStart Dilworth provides affordable, high-quality education and award-winning childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The child-to-teacher ratios at our facility are exceptional - we maintain a ratio of 1-3 children for U2s, and 1-6 children for our O2s.

At BestStart Dilworth Avenue, we value our community and believe in the reciprocal relationships that our children and the community can provide each other. We have established relationships with our local schools such as Kings, St Kents, and Remuera Primary, and we focus on providing opportunities for children to have experiences outside of the centre environment.

Regular community outings establish strong community relationships for children from a young age, reinforcing the importance of a sense of belonging. In addition to our core teaching team, we also have outside providers who come in during term for structured classes and activities such as dancing, yoga, and other sports.

Our Team

Our dedicated and qualified team of teachers promote learning through observation, exploration, and explanation which you will see reflected in our inspiring, well-resourced learning environments. Our onsite cook also provides nutritious meals and snacks for your child daily.

What We Offer

• Weekly community excursions & relationships with local schools to support your child's transition to primary school
• 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
• Exceptional child-to-teacher ratios We maintain a ratio of 1-3 for U2s, and 1-6 children for O2's.

Our Spaces

We have five rooms for different age groups. Smaller groups within age-specific rooms means that our teachers have a greater ability to be aware and mindful of each child’s individual needs. We have two separate outdoor areas for our Under 2 and Over 2-year-old children.