BestStart Judea

BestStart is one of NZ's leading early childcare providers. BestStart Judea in Tauranga provides affordable, high quality education and award winning childcare for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

At BestStart Judea we grow together!

At BestStart Judea, we have a natural, home-like learning environment where children are supported to develop the skills to be a lifelong learner in one of our three age and stage appropriate rooms. Our fun, relaxed atmosphere is the perfect place for children to learn and grow. 

We are very community focused and we go on regular outings to our local rest home The Bayview. Through these outings your child will develop skills such as empathy, love and kindness. We love helping our community and are often fundraising for local charities. We are part of the Resource Wise School initiative, where your child will learn about taking are of the environment and recycling, so that we can work towards a sustainable future. We offer Rugby Tots as an extra activity that they can participate in, learning turn taking, ball skills and more.

Building relationships and working in partnership with our families to ensure the best care for your child is at the heart of what we do. That is why our door is always open to our families and whānau, welcoming you to spend as much time as you need settling your child into our environment.

Our Team

Our team of teachers at the centre are extremely passionate about delivering quality learning opportunities for your child that builds upon and extends on their interests. This means that your child will have a huge range of learning experiences that they will be able to join in, from family play, play dough, building blocks to puzzles, books and just so much more.

What We Offer

• Fresh, healthy, nutritious meals and snacks provided throughout the day 
• Regular Excursions and extra curriculars in the centre
• 20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required
• Experienced tight-knit team of passionate teachers

Our spaces

We have a great outdoor area where our children run, jump and have heaps of fun with their friends. Our big garden means that our children can pick flowers, herbs and leaves and use them in their play. We have a mudpit, which provides a great opportunity for your child to explore the natural world. There are many opportunities for your child to be creative in the centre, through art, dance and imaginative play. 

Our very special under twos room has a lovely calm atmosphere, where children play and learn at their own pace. Each child has their own cot or bed and bedding. We follow home routines and our days are unhurried, allowing plenty of time for bonding and learning. Our babies just love looking out to our nature area where there is a pond and an array of bird life that amazes the children.