BestStart Havelock North

BestStart Havelock North provides education and childcare for children aged 2 to 6 in the heart of the village. We're open from 7.45am to 5.15pm all year round and provide nutritious meals for all our children to enjoy.

Through love the seed grows and blossoms

This simple phrase is the heart of our centre philosophy. We believe the child is the seed that is fertile and open to learning. That which is nurtured through love, grows and blossoms.

At BestStart Havelock North we teach skills for life. Friendships and kindness create space to speak with love, listen with patience and act with compassion. 

Our teachers celebrate every child’s achievements and support them to be successful in a fun and relaxing learning environment. Our learning spaces provide pockets of play that offer children endless possibilities, encouraging them to reach their full potential.

Our children enjoy a safe and secure environment with a peaceful, calm and unhurried atmosphere, where they can freely explore and make discoveries, unfolding at their own pace. We create a love for learning, where children are empowered to be individuals, to flourish and engage in play.

Our wonderful outdoor environment has a covered all weather deck, which extends out to an expansive outdoor area with tranquil gardens, including vegetable and flower beds with a variety of large fruit trees.  

Our outdoor spaces are inviting, children are surrounded by nature and opportunities to explore among the trees and the tree hut. We have a large sandpit with water play and on warm, sunny days children love playing in the feijoa tree's sprinkler.

Children love being adventurous, riding the bikes through the garden. The monkey bars and swings help children develop their strength and balance. We also have carpentry and art experiences set under the trees, inviting creativity and relaxation.With a slide to whizz down, open spaces to run freely and climbing frames to stretch their capabilities, there is no better place for children to spend their days.

We'd love to show you around so you can see just how special our centre is, contact us today to book a tour.