BestStart Mount Wellington

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BestStart is one of NZ's leading early childcare providers. BestStart Mount Wellington in Mt Wellington provides affordable, high-quality education and award-winning childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

At BestStart Mount Wellington, your child’s growth and development are our top priority!

At BestStart Mount Wellington, we believe in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where each child can thrive. Our experienced and enthusiastic teaching team designs individual learning areas that inspire children at every stage of their development. With resources and activities tailored to each age group, we ensure that children gain confidence and develop at their own pace, fostering a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.

Located close to Sylvia Park in the heart of Mt Wellington, our centre offers a convenient location for families. Open from 7 am to 6 pm, we provide flexible childcare options to suit your family’s needs. Our centre is nestled within a multicultural community, allowing us to regularly celebrate cultural events with our children and families, creating a rich and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.

We maintain close connections with local primary schools in the Mt Wellington and Panmure areas, helping to ensure a smooth transition to school for our older children. Through our Set for School program, we prepare children to leave the centre as confident, capable learners, ready for the next step in their educational journey. With regular school visits and a strong focus on community involvement, we ensure that your child is well-prepared and excited for their future.

Our Team

We have a dedicated team who pride themselves on creating a warm, loving environment for both children and their families, where feedback and working together in partnership is valued.

What We Offer

  • Individual learning areas tailored to each age group
  • Flexible childcare options to suit your family’s needs
  • Strong connections with local primary schools
  • Set for School programme
  • Regular cultural celebrations and community involvement

Our Spaces

Our well-resourced centre features dedicated rooms for each age group, designed to support children’s growth and development.

Infant Room

(3 months to 2 years)

Toddler Room

(2 to 3.5 years)

Preschool Room

(3.5 years to 5 years)

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Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Parent

We are really grateful that you really accommodated both of our boys’ needs at the centre. As you know, Kenji is very shy and not familiar with English speaking environment. You allowed our two boys to stay together, making special toy boxes for them, and other little but meaningful things to help them settle at the centre.

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