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.
Tara Room
(3 months - 15 months old)
The Tara Room is for our youngest children aged from 3 months to 15 months. This room is designed to nurture and care for your baby and our qualified team of teachers practice Primary Caregiving within this space. The children within both the Tara and Tui room attend a weekly sensory class in our gym.
Tui Room
(1 - 2 years old)
The Tui Room is designated for children aged from 1-2 years old. This room is designed to be a safe space for young children to play and grow while our qualified team of teachers apply Primary Caregiving. Children in both the Tui and Tara room attend our weekly sensory class in our gym.
Morepork Room
(2 - 3 years old)
The Morepork Room is for children aged between 2-3 years old. Within this learning space, we work with children’s individual routines and help develop their confidence. We have a library that these children visit frequently and they also attend weekly sensory classes.
Pukeko Room
(3 - 4 years old)
The Pukeko Room is designed for our 3-4 year olds. The children in this space enjoy learning through play and both the Pukeko Room and Enquiry Room have weekly dance and drama classes, as well as a fun weekly sports programme. We also frequently visit the onsite library, gym, and project room.
Enquiry Room
(4 - 5 years old)
The Enquiry Room is a learning space dedicated to our 4-5 year olds. Within this learning space, our qualified team of teachers support children's learning by preparing them for their transition to primary school. Both the Pukeko Room and Enquiry Room have weekly dance and drama classes, as well as a fun weekly sports programme. We also frequently visit the onsite library, gym and project room.