BestStart Leeds Street

BestStart has won the Most Trusted Brand four times and the Quality Services Award for 7 years in a row! We’re so proud to have the trusted care and quality of our service recognised by NZ parents voting for us.

BestStart’s Set for School programme assists with a smooth transition to get children ready for primary school. We partner with families, encouraging pre-literacy and numeracy along with developing children’s independence and self-help skills.

We provide a healthy and nutritious meals at our centre, with all meals provided. Our centre is proud to hold a Silver Tohu Manawa Ora Healthy Heart Award for supporting healthy eating and physical activity for children and families.

Our Reggio Emilia approach celebrates children's natural curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. It emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning in a supportive dynamic environment guided by teachers. Children explore their interests through art, play, and discovery, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and a lifelong love of learning.

Our philosophy follows the RIE/Pickler model of respectful, responsive caregiving to nurture infants' autonomy and confidence. We value unhurried routines, free movement and uninterrupted play in a safe environment. This attachment based approach ensures a strong foundation for healthy development and lifelong learning.