BestStart Epsom

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BestStart Epsom is an early learning centre located in Epsom, Auckland. We provide high-quality early education and award-winning childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Nurturing curious minds!

At BestStart Epsom, we believe that every child is naturally curious and eager to explore the world around them. This curiosity drives their learning, whether through physical exploration or intellectual discovery. We create rich, engaging learning experiences that nurture this curiosity, helping children develop at their own pace. Our centre offers a warm, welcoming environment where children learn about themselves, their peers, and the world through play and exploration.

Located near the bustling shopping centres of Newmarket, Epsom, and Remuera, and just moments from the Southern Motorway, BestStart Epsom is conveniently situated for families in the area. Our small, cosy centre provides a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city, where children can feel safe and supported as they grow and learn.

Our Kowhai Room offers a calm, nurturing space for our youngest learners, with a focus on developing loving, responsive relationships that respect each child’s autonomy and capabilities. As children grow, our Pohutukawa Room helps toddlers and preschoolers become confident, school-ready discoverers. Through individualised attention and stimulating activities, we encourage children to explore their interests and build social skills, preparing them for a smooth transition to school with our Set for School programme.

Our Team

We have a dedicated team who pride themselves on creating a warm, loving environment for both infants and their families, where feedback and working together in partnership is valued.

What We Offer

  • Heart Foundation Gold Award for healthy eating
  • Individualised learning experiences
  • Get Set for School programme
  • Close connection with local schools

Our Spaces

BestStart Epsom offers thoughtfully designed spaces that cater to the needs of children at every stage of their development. From our nurturing Kowhai Room for infants to the vibrant Pohutukawa Room for preschoolers, our centre provides a stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and grow.

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Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Parent

Moving to the other side of the world is a big change and a challenging one. With not having a house and a sense of security, you have been the most comforting and reassuring thing we had.

Caregiver

Kia ora and thank you for sharing these brilliant examples of early literacy opportunities in their day. My nephew really enjoys the group-time circle to observe from the side other ways of being and doing, and then seeing him in the pic participating, and happy shows he is really enjoying the learning that is happening for and around him. Makes for great reading and highlights the importance and preparation for future learning and understanding of the foundations, conventions of early literacy, and numeracy in Early Childhood Education.

Lee Family

I love beststart epsom, a parent always worrys about their child starting a new school or transitioning from a home base life into a new environment with children their age. Here at BestStart Epsom my mind was always at ease my son always came home happy and well, he has learnt so much. I am super proud of him and so thankful for all the teachers and helpers at BestStart Epsom. The manager and teachers are absolutely fantastic. I can tell that they genuinely care and try their best to provide a nurturing enironment for kids.

Parent

Your ability to make feel kids comfortable is what I adore the most. You guys are doing great.... keep it up.

Parent

Love the support our child is getting including the learnings & fun activities the teachers are preparing consistently & they really take time to share these with parents plus also giving us feedback face to face on their progress on a daily basis. As a parent, this means so much to me. Knowing what my child has done for day & everyday. Keep up the good work!Thank you for being our partners in nurturing our children Love the work that you guys do.

Parent

Have been with BestStart for almost 10 years, 3 kids have left and another one leaving for school soon. The teachers are just amazing and the care the kids have received has been exceptional.

Parent

BestStart Epsom is amazing. The team is fantastic. I can’t think of anything that could be done better. It’s a great facility with amazing personnel, great variety of activities for kids. The cook Michelle caters for special dietary requirements. Just amazing. I can’t rate the Epsom team high enough.

Parent

We have seen positive change in our son’s growth. Teachers are caring , place is very neat and clean. That’s what you expect when you send your kids to a BestStart centre.

Parent

Olivia loves to go to daycare, and always talks about things she does. She has a great rapport with teachers who are friendly & approachable. Just keep on doing the great job you are doing. A smiling happy child says it all.

What we're proud of

Read our latest ERO report Read our latest ERO report e-portfolio e-portfolio Most Trusted Childcare Most Trusted Childcare Quality Service Award Quality Service Award Set for School Set for School BestStart Educare Governing Organisation Report BestStart Educare Governing Organisation Report

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