BestStart Hillcrest

26 Puriri Crescent, Hillcrest, Rotorua 3015 View on map

07 349 2933

Mon - Fri 7:30am to 5:30pm

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Little Explorers, Big Ambitions

At BestStart Hillcrest, we value each child’s individuality, creativity and ideas and love and respect them for who they are.


We are passionate about providing quality learning opportunities for all children that build and extend on their interests, offering many experiences to explore at their own pace. We believe in building relationships and working in partnership with our families and our vision and philosophy acknowledge the importance of whanaungatanga, using a collaborative approach in ensuring children thrive. 

It is important that our children make community connections to understand their place within our community and learn from our beautiful town. We engage in community excursions and invite experts from our community to visit our centre to share their expertise such as Police, Librarians, Dental nurses and animal experts.

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Why Choose Us?

Point Check IconRegular excursions into the local community
Point Check IconFresh, nutritious meals and snacks provided each day
Point Check IconBronze Healthy Heart Award
Point Check IconAn experienced tight-knit team of passionate teachers
Point Check Icon20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required

Kind words from parents

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for always taking such good care of Amara over the years! All of your ongoing love, support and nurturing and morning awhi has been so much appreciated!"
Parents
"To the amazing teachers at BestStart Hillcrest. Thank you for helping Eliza grow into the amazing girl she is, we really appreciate all the support, help, and advice over the years. Lucky us, we still have a few more years with you all, because of Billie."
Parents
"Thank you for all the love, care, and education you have given Lucille over the years. Your dedication is shown by the time you have put into her profile photos and learning stories. Impressive!"
Gardiner Family