BestStart Fendalton

80 Fendalton Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 8014 View on map

03 351 0502

Mon - Fri 7:30am to 5:30pm

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At BestStart Fendalton, together we learn, teach and thrive!

BestStart Fendalton is a small, homely centre set in a beautifully renovated villa with a large, tree-shaded outdoor space. We provide high-quality education and care for tamariki aged 3 months to 6 years, right on Fendalton Road, perfect for families on their way into the city.

We venture into our community three or more times a week, exploring places like Riccarton Bush, Tūranga and Fendalton Library, Holly Lea Retirement Village, New World, the Art Gallery and more. These regular excursions strengthen tamariki’s sense of belonging, nurture curiosity, and help them learn through real-world experiences.

Our philosophy is inspired by the kahikatea tree, symbolising strength, connection, and growth. Like the kahikatea, our tamariki grow from strong roots of whanaungatanga, through the trunk of belonging, and into the crown of creativity and independence.

With strong relationships, a focus on exploration, and a Set for School programme for our four-year-olds, BestStart Fendalton is a place where tamariki and whānau truly thrive together.

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Why Choose Us?

20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required

Get Set for School Programme

Healthy Heart Award - nutrition and health is important to us

Fresh, healthy, nutritious meals and snacks provided throughout the day

Kind words from parents

"I am so proud of Alexander and I truly believe it is a great collaboration between preschool and home to help him learning and develop into a great human being! Thank you"

Anya

"Our son has been at BestStart Fendalton for over a year now. He absolutely adores all of his teachers and has the most fun-filled days. The food provided is fantastic and nutritious. We feel very lucky to have found such an amazing nursery and pre-school for such an important time in our son's life."

Kirsten

"They are a really important part of our ‘village’ and We highly recommend Beststart Fendalton. We moved to Beststart Fendalton when we moved to chch as we had had a wonderful experience at another Beststart location and we were not disappointed. The team have been excellent for the transition of our older one starting at a new preschool and our littlest beginning their experience in daycare. I love the updates we get and the learning plans they get. We know we can trust the kids both get nutritious meals suitable to their age. They are constantly challenged appropriately and their independence developed. We also love all the extra theme days and days which get parents involved."

Gemma

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