BestStart Marchwiel

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BestStart Marchwiel early learning centre is located between Marchwiel and Waimataitai and has a great team of experienced teachers, dedicated to providing quality care and education for children.

A Place To Stand

BestStart Marchwiel is for whanau who want more. We provide quality education and care in our home away from home setting for children three months to six years. BestStart Marchwiel is committed to maintaining the highest standard of care for you child during the nursery and preschool years with a focus on developing strong independence, confidence and self-esteem. We offer two established classrooms where children are able to engage and challenge themselves in age appropriate environments and be active contributors to decision making in their space.

We're located in the heart of Marchwiel, Timaru and offer a warm environment where whanau and community are welcomed and encouraged to be part of our learning. We believe children learn best when they are secure in their surroundings and strive to provide a safe and engaging space where children are able to celebrate their own way of thinking and learning.

With place-based learning at the heart of our curriculum, we celebrate our surroundings and work together to ensure the success of our children and whanau. Through our community gardens and interactions with local services we collaborate to create lasting change within our community and children have the opportunity to learn the value of giving back and paying it forward. This learning is solidified through regular excursions out into our neighbourhood, whether it be dropping off produce to those close by or spending time with residents at Elloughton Gardens.

The team at BestStart Marchwiel pride themselves on providing an environment where children’s social and emotional competence are at the forefront. This paves the way for future success and with three primary schools close by.  BestStart Marchwiel provides knowledge and support around children’s transitions to school. We ensure our ‘Be School Ready’ initiative runs seamlessly throughout the day enriching interactions and preparing our children for the very best start to their formal learning journey.

For more information about the specific fees for your centre, please contact us directly (03) 684 4450 /  marchwiel@best-start.orgYou might be eligible for support paying their childcare fees. For more information click here

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kind words from our parents

Parent

My daughter’s doing so well at kindy. I can tell she’s learning so much, as the things she is doing at home she’s talking a lot more soon we will be able to have a conversation with her. Very happy with her progress also happy I decided I was time for day care. Thank you for taking the time to help my little precious to grow.

Parent

My children feel welcomed and know their place in the centre. The teachers know them and their needs which we really appreciate.

Parent

The resources are great. My kids enjoy finding something new to do. They also love the new topics; The tuna were a particular favourite in my household.

Parent

The use of te reo Māori is fantastic. We are seeing a huge improvement at home.

Parent

There are always activities out for the children when they arrive. There is always a friendly hello and goodbye from the staff.

Parent

The environment at Preschool always feels safe, happy and the kids and their families are supported by the staff.

Parent

Staff always listen to anything I need to discuss and I love the small snippets about how my daughter's day.

Parent

I love the centre's philosophy. I believe it allows my daughter to be Independant and able to communicate her thoughts and feelings. She is celebrated in who she is.

Parent

We love the warm welcome we always receive and the beautiful 'home' feel the centre always has.

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