BestStart Karaka

0508 BESTSTART

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Phone (09) 296 2937
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Where we are

71 Hingaia Road Karaka South Auckland 2113

Opening hours

Monday7.30am - 6.00pm
Tuesday7.30am - 6.00pm
Wednesday7.30am - 6.00pm
Thursday7.30am - 6.00pm
Friday7.30am - 6.00pm

BestStart Karaka is an early learning centre located in Karaka, South Auckland. We provide high-quality early education and award-winning childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

BestStart Karaka is a vibrant early learning centre in a convenient location near the motorway, offering a nurturing and supportive environment for children and their whānau. At BestStart Karaka, everything we do is guided by our heart philosophy: "Mā te ngākau aroha koe e ārahi" – Let a loving heart guide your way. This belief is at the core of our centre, creating an environment where children are inspired to learn, grow, and shine. With strong connections to the local community and school, we build meaningful relationships and provide a space where children feel a sense of belonging and thrive in their development.

Our Team

Our passionate and experienced teaching team is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in each child’s life. Led by our Centre Manager, who is qualified in both Primary and Early Childhood education, our teachers have the expertise to support children’s early development while preparing them for school. Through loving relationships, we create a safe and secure space where children can thrive.

What We Offer

A great team of qualified teachers
Cultural Celebrations and Whānau Events
Our wonderful cook prepares a nutritious menu, ensuring children enjoy healthy and tasty kai every day.

Our Spaces

BestStart Karaka offers a vibrant environment with spacious, age-appropriate classrooms and large, natural outdoor spaces. Our centre is designed to encourage exploration, independence, and a love for learning through a variety of engaging activities.

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Quality Service Award 2023

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I love the variety of things he gets up to in his day. He is equally confident at home. He can climb up and down onto the trampoline using the ladder and now he mows with a mower instead of the improvised pushchair he had – same as preschool. Memphis regularly enjoys dancing with Holly and Cruise as they model moves for him to try – and he does! and spending time playing action songs like ‘row row your boat’. His confidence in water has also grown. He lies on his front and back in the bath and kicks his legs when encouraged with the words “swimming, swimming”. He has even begun to paddle the water as it runs to ensure all the warm makes its way to the end ( like he has seen the older kids do). He loves to ‘do jobs’ around the house like I know he does at preschool too, like washing and making beds. He will definitely give anything a go and its great to see that it transfers to his other home and caregivers.