BestStart Kelvin Grove

8 Serenity Crescent, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North 4414 View on map

06 280 0625

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

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At Beststart Kelvin Grove, we are at one with child, whānau and community!

BestStart Kelvin Grove is a purpose-built centre established in September 2017 in the thriving suburb of Kelvin Grove.


The immediate subdivision has rapidly grown around us during this time and continues to develop further towards Whakarongo. Our centre is located within the Manawatū rohe, north of the Manawatū River, and west of the Tararua Ranges. We are conveniently located halfway between Palmerston North City and the Ashhurst Village. Our local kura are Cornerstone Christian School and Whakarongo School. Our visible landmarks are the surrounding Tararua Windfarm Turbines and Wharite Peak.

Our centre is a place where families are always welcome. We value the diverse cultures of our children, families and staff and work together with families to celebrate and acknowledge the values and traditions. Te Ao Māori and Tikanga practices are woven throughout our bicultural curriculum.

We make use of the rich resources in our local community to extend our learning and understanding of the world. Not only are we out and about meeting locals and discovering the local environment, we also have regular visitors from the community.

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Why Choose Us?

Point Check IconSet for School programme
Point Check Icon20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required
Point Check IconRegular Community Van Excursions
Point Check IconPā Harakeke Gold Healthy Heart Award

Kind words from parents

"The teachers are amazing. So attentive and approachable. I'm jealous of the food my son eats. I rave about the lunches to my colleagues. I have loved the place since the moment I walked in (My son has been here for almost three years)"
Jody
"BestStart Kelvin Grove was the only daycare where I could hear children laughing in the background when I rang; everyone was so friendly on the phone and in person. They were very accommodating and welcoming to the whole family. I love the amount of Storypark updates I get now my two children have started. My daughter has come out of her shell since being in the Kōwhai room and my son gets the affection he needs from the Koru room teachers."
Amy
"I am very pleased and thankful to all the teachers for their hard work and dedication. I feel safe to send my kids to BestStart Kelvin Grove and it is a very good preschool, I would recommend it to my friends."
Jessy
Julius has learnt so much since starting daycare and the support we have received from his teachers has been so amazing, it’s helped his transition into daycare a breeze. At this point for us, we don’t have anything to improve at this stage - very happy with the team at Best Start Kelvin Grove.
Talah
Our BestStart team are so supportive of our daughter. The whole team regularly demonstrates that they are considering the best interests of Tilly in both day-to-day activities as well as her long-term education. We are so grateful that the team make us all feel like family and nothing is too hard. We can't think of anything that could be done better. We love our BestStart team and all they do for us.
Laura
BestStart Kelvin Grove has had a huge impact on our little one and I would recommend them for the love and nurturing that they consistently provide. I feel very honoured to have my daughter at the Kelvin Grove centre. She has had a great opportunity and amazing support here.
Natasha
I am incredibly pleased with my BestStart Kelvin Grove. They offer a wide range of activities that keep my son engaged and excited every day. The staff are dedicated to fostering his learning and development, ensuring that he is treated as an individual with unique needs and strengths. Their personalized approach makes me confident that my child is in a nurturing and supportive environment
Zivanah