BestStart Foxton Beach Kindy

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BestStart is one of NZ's leading early childcare providers. BestStart Foxton Beach Kindy in Foxton provides affordable, high quality education and award winning childcare for preschoolers.

At BestStart Foxton Beach Kindy we grow young kaitiaki of the land!

At BestStart Foxton Beach Kindy children learn through the natural environment and develop an appreciation for nature which empowers them to become guardians of the land and community they live in! We believe the best learning happens through relationships and connections, and we are blessed with small group sizes, so children and families can all get to know one another and teachers can really connect on a deeper level with whanau and tamariki to achieve the best learning outcomes!

We are located right by Manawatu Estuary and Foxton Beach and we love our beach lifestyle. We often go off for walks into the pine forest and sand dunes to investigate the bird life we have here, and to gather or collect any interesting discoveries. The children have ‘investigation back packs’ to take when we go exploring. These include clip boards, pencils, specimen jars and magnifying glasses to explore and investigate.

We continue learning through nature at our centre too, we are on a journey to become more sustainable through growing some of our own crops, harvesting harakeke and using our foraged resources in our day to day activities. 

Our Team

Our team is open and supportive of one another. Although we are all of varied ages and stages in our careers we share a passion for educating tamariki and we have a strong interest in allowing nature and natural environments playing a part in learning for the children at our centre. We also all believe in following childrens interests. 

What We Offer

  • 20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required
  • Experienced tight-knit team of passionate teachers
  • Healthy Heart Award - knowing nutrition and health is important to us
  • Regular Excursions

Our Spaces

Influenced by the beach community surrounding us we have a beautiful natural environment including vegetable gardens, fruit trees, harakeke and elements of nature in all of our classrooms. We also have a new purpose-built playground for the children to explore.

Tuakana Teina

(2 years - 6 years)

Video Gallery

Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Parent

The overall feel of the centre is so welcoming and has the feel that we are all part of one big whanau. I know that when I leave my child that they are not just physically cared for but nurtured as she would be at home.

Parent

Very nice pleasant staff who have a great rapport with the children. They try their best to provide for the needs of all children (they really care). Our grandson loves going to ABC and never hesitates to go in when he arrives. Treat children like individuals and make them feel special.

Parent

We would like to say thank you and we really appreciate everything you you have done for Teimana. He is so lucky to have had such awesome people as teachers. You have created a positive learning environment in which he has grown and learnt so much. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts.

Parent

Thank you for the time, care and attention you have put into my children over the last 8 years. You make such a big difference to children and their families. I know when my kids grow up and look back, you will be a big part of their childhood memories and they will never forget the amazing experiences they had here.

What we're proud of

Read our latest ERO report Read our latest ERO report e-Portfolios e-Portfolios 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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