BestStart Glenfield

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Glenfield - girl
Glenfield - 2
Baby group
Glenfield - 1
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BestStart Glenfield is an early learning centre located in Glenfield on the North Shore. We provide high-quality early education and award-winning childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Nurture the Nature of the Child and watch them grow.

At BestStart Glenfield, we understand the importance of strong, healthy relationships between families, children, and teachers, which is why we work alongside families to ensure the best care and early education possible for your child. We embrace open communication and foster trust through regular updates on your child's development and creating a warm, welcoming learning environment. Our centre cook also provides healthy, nutritious meals for your child daily.

Our designated learning environments and age-appropriate resources provide focused education and care throughout each stage of your child's development. At BestStart Glenfield, we celebrate diversity and acknowledge that each tamariki brings their own interests, experiences, and strengths to the centre.

Our Team

Our qualified team of teachers are passionate about early childhood education and take part in regular professional learning opportunities to continue their own learning to provide your children with the very best education and care. Our centre also has a Healthy Heart Award for the nutritious, healthy meals and snacks provided by our centre cook.

What We Offer

  • Tight-knit team of qualified teachers dedicated to your child's care and learning
  • 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

Our Spaces

Our environments are challenging and thoughtfully prepared to support creativity and age-appropriate learning.

Te Atawhai & Te Pihinga Rooms

(Infants)

​Te Puawai Room

(Toddlers)

​Te Whakakaha & Te Tutika Rooms

(Preschoolers)

Video Gallery

Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Parent

We are so lucky to have the best kindy teachers in the world. Thanks a million. I can’t believe Connor’s kindergarten life is over, he has achieved a lot over the years. Thank you for creating an environment of enthusiasm for learning, appreciation for growing, and room for making mistakes along the way.

Parent

We can’t thank you enough for all the love, care, humor, empathy and effort you have given to our family. I know you guys work so hard to build relationships with my son which shows through how happy he is when I pick him up. You guys are awesome and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

The Green family

It takes a village to raise a child – African proverb. Thank you for being part of our village.

Parent

The staff are amazing and welcoming, they love our boys and treat them so well. I have seen them grow and develop so much since attending daycare, my youngest son absolutely loves his teachers, they are amazing and look after him and treat him like family. My oldest boy has a great relationship with his teachers and loves them all, and always talks about Hugh which is great to see and hear. All the teachers treat them very well, which is always greatly appreciated as a parent.

The Newman Family

From 5 months to 5 Years! Thank you so much for helping our little girl grown into the cheeky, caring, independent school girl she is today! Thank you for loving her and being her family at daycare. We will miss you all!

Brain family

Thank you so much for all you have taught our son. He has learnt so much, made some great friends and had amazing teachers, We are always so astounded as to how much he knows as a result of being at daycare. Sending him to BestStart was the best decision ever! We are excited about his new journey at school but will always be thankful for the wonderful start to life and education he got with you all.

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