BestStart Marchwiel

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.org. You might be eligible for support paying their childcare fees. For more information click here.