BestStart Havelock North

0508 BESTSTART

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Phone (06) 877 3273
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Where we are

18 Te Aute Road Havelock North Havelock North

Opening hours

Monday7.45am - 5.15pm
Tuesday7.45am - 5.15pm
Wednesday7.45am - 5.15pm
Thursday7.45am - 5.15pm
Friday7.45am - 5.15pm

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.

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Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Parent

Thank you all so much for looking after and teaching my little girl. You really made us feel so welcome. I am going to miss you all and I know for a fact Meila will miss you as well. She was so happy to see you all every morning and oh the stories she tells me! You have helped her grown into an amazing little girl and we are so thankful

Parent

We can’t begin to thank you enough for all you have done for Luan and us as a new family. We will miss you dearly and forever hold you in our hearts

Neighbour

Congratulations on being a TOP RANKED CHILDCARE CENTRE by ERO. A few weeks back you and the children were all inside and the hilarious laughter went on for a minute at least, perhaps more and it was a wonderful happy sound to hear. You are doing a wonderful job educating and caring for those very young children so keep it up! I love having you as neighbours

Parent

Thank you so much for all you have done for Hamish over the last year. You all have been such a big help ensuring he is ready for the next chapter in his life. He has loved his time with you all. Part of this is the commitment you have for ensuring that all children's natures, strengths and passions are enhanced to the fullest.

Parent

Thank you for your dedication and caring each day that you show the children. Thank you for all the food and delicious home cooked meals , for keeping the children happy and safe and enjoying their learning. The best part is witnessing how you work as a team and it's clear to see you're close and professional bond you all share.