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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 Gold Tohu Manawa Ora Healthy Heart Award for supporting healthy eating and physical activity for children and families.

We have regular excursions into the community, providing your child with real world experiences that foster curiosity and sensory exploration as well as an understanding of others in the community they live in and social development opportunities.

We provide a music programme for children at the centre. Talk to our centre manager to find out more.

In our Montessori centre, we encourage independence, curiosity, and hands-on exploration in a carefully prepared environment, allowing children to progress at their own pace. We promote holistic development in a supportive and respectful atmosphere, while nurturing self-confidence and practical life skills.