BestStart Kaiwharawhara

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Phone (04) 473 9151
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Where we are

162-168 Hutt Road Kaiwharawhara Wellington 6035

Opening hours

Monday7.30am - 5.45pm
Tuesday7.30am - 5.45pm
Wednesday7.30am - 5.45pm
Thursday7.30am - 5.45pm
Friday7.30am - 5.45pm

BestStart is one of NZ's leading early childcare providers. BestStart Kaiwharawhara on Hutt Road in Wellington provides affordable, high quality education and award winning childcare for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

At BestStart Kaiwharawhara we cherish collaborative learning!

Nestled in the heart of Kaiwharawhara, BestStart Kaiwharawhara embraces a localised curriculum inspired by Kupe and Te Wheke, rooted in our community's rich heritage and connection to this area. Our centre offers an immersive Messy Play Program aligned with BestStart's 16 Areas of Play, fostering deep family involvement.

We prioritize regular hui with whanau to celebrate cultural events, important New Zealand occasions, and various festivities, ensuring open and transparent communication. Located conveniently along a main route to Wellington's CBD, our centre welcomes families from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and industries, representing over 30 different cultures at any given time.

Overlooking Te Whanganui a Tara (Wellington Harbour) and bustling transport routes, our community celebrates cultural diversity through events supported by whanau. We commemorate Matariki together and embark on monthly excursions tailored to each room, integrating messy play events into our innovative program planning.

Our commitment extends to preparing children for school through collaborations with local Kura and offering a Football Academy run by our dedicated staff. At BestStart Kaiwharawhara, children explore their world with curiosity and confidence, empowered to make choices and share their discoveries. We view each child as a capable learner, partnering closely with families to understand and support their aspirations.

Our multicultural team values learning about the diverse backgrounds of our families, enriching daily experiences for your child. Research underscores the importance of connecting home and centre experiences, making our centre "our place" for joyful learning and growth together.

Our Team

At BestStart Kaiwharawhara, our teaching team is dedicated and cohesive, driven by high standards and a collaborative approach with whanau to exceed expectations. Each room is primarily staffed by Qualified Teachers alongside caregivers or Teachers in Training. Our educators are deeply committed to continuous professional growth, regularly attending professional development opportunities to expand their expertise.

We find inspiration through visits to other centers and take joy in sharing our cultural insights and knowledge among ourselves. Our professional leaders actively engage with counterparts across BestStart to stay abreast of best practices in early childhood education. Through our collective efforts, we strive to enhance our knowledge base, ensuring we provide the best possible support for children's positive learning outcomes.

What We Offer

Fresh, healthy, nutritious meals and snacks provided throughout the day
All nappies provided for children who need them and support with toilet training
Regular Excursions into the Community
Extra curricular classes such as kapa haka, mindfulness and Football Academy
20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required
Experienced tight-knit team of passionate teachers
Get Set for School programme

Our Spaces

Our learning environment is separated into three wonderful spaces for children, tailored to their developmental stages.

Tui Room

Under 2's

Weka Room

20 months - 3 years

Kiwi Room

Over 3's

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Collaborating with our families

Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Parent

A wonderful place for my child to be part of as she learns and grows. The staff are fantastic as well as being incredibly welcoming every day. It’s great that nothing seems to be a problem and the teachers, as well as management, have time to answer parent questions.

Parent

Very welcoming, very caring, took care of whatever we asked for. We love the outdoor spaces in all the rooms and there seems to be a good variety of indoor resources.

Parent

Thank everyone for the time our family had at the centre. Everyone is friendly and welcoming, from front desk to each and every one of the teachers. Both children thrived, enjoying the fun activities and the learning and skills development provided. The teachers in the Weka Room made the transition for both wonderfully easy. Everyone is vibrant and full of energy. I would recommend BestStart Kaiwharawhara to anyone looking for childcare.

Parent

I'm really loving what John and the team are doing at Kaiwharawhara. They have some great programs running (and more being developed) to extend the kids and their learning.

Parent

BestStart has been amazing! You really make us feel part of the family even though ours is very far away. You take great care of our son and always keep us updated which is great cause we love to hear/see how he's doing and interacting. We would definitely recommend BestStart!

Tui/Infants Room Parents

BestStart Kaiwharawhara have been fantastic for our family. The team in the Tui room, along with Nicole and John have been a great support. Our daughter has bonded with her teachers so well, they are like additional parents for her.

Weka/Toddlers Room Parents

I think the centre is up to the best standard and gives the highest level of service delivery

Kiwi/Pre School Room Parents

The guys at Kaiwharawhara are very accommodating to any requests and need they really made the transition for my girls starting stress free and the kids just love everyone there makes drop offs very easy thanks John and Nicole you guys are amazing!

Tui/Infants Room Parents

All our interactions and experiences have been really positive. Since our daughter began the level of care and communication far exceeded our expectations. I couldn’t fault our BestStart centre. I have been surprised again and again by how much care every teacher has given our daughter, and us, along with the centre manager and administrator. There has already been multiple fun activities planned outside of standard day to day fun. We are so grateful.

Parent

Our experience with BestStart Kaiwharawhara has exceeded our expectations. Dropping our son off in the morning is positive and we know that he is going to have day full of fun, exploration and love.