BestStart Glasgow Street
BestStart is one of NZ's leading early childcare providers. BestStart Glasgow Street in Whānganui, provides affordable, high quality education and award winning childcare for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
At BestStart Glasgow Street, we fuel the minds of curious learners!
BestStart Glasgow Street is a place where children know they belong. We view children as capable, competent, life-long learners who are encouraged to make their own learning choices, at their own pace, in a positive, productive environment.
We value the importance of child-initiated, play-based experiences - play is at the heart of all great learning! We offer experiences that promote resilience and emotional competency, and children are encouraged to learn through fostering their use of sight, touch and communication.
We value our partnerships with our families and their wider whanau, and create an environment that embraces parents’ aspirations, values and beliefs to support their children’s learning and development. We intrinsically value a rich environment where languages, rituals and symbols of children’s own culture and others are protected and promoted positively. Our centre is inclusive of, and embraces the diverse learning needs of all children. Our tailor made learning experiences and environments nurtures children through all stages of their development.
Our Team
We are a small but close team with each teacher bringing their own unique skills to the table. With regular professional development and learning from one another we are consistently upskilling to provide the best possible care and education to our BestStart Glasgow Street family.
What We Offer
- Fresh, healthy, nutritious meals and snacks provided throughout the day
- 20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required
- Experienced tight-knit team of passionate teachers
Our spaces
Our rooms are places where ngā hononga (relationships) are fostered and valued and where we provide an environment of whakamana (empowerment) which supports our children to develop to their potential and be healthy in mind, body and spirit.
Fantail Room (infants), ages 0 to 2
In our bright and airy infants’ space we provide fun and engaging experiences that foster young children’s sense of wonder and curiosity.
Kea Room (toddlers), aged 2 to 4
Our Kea Room is a large open planned area with a huge backyard which allows time and space for children to grow and explore at their own pace.
Pukeko Room (preschool), aged 4 to 5
In our separate classroom, our pre-schoolers are developing and growing their concentration and building their independence getting ready for school.
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What we're proud of
e-Portfolios
Most Trusted Childcare
Quality Service Award
Set For School
BestStart Educare Governing Organisation Report