BestStart Murphy's Park
BestStart Murphy's Park is located in Flat Bush, East Auckland. We provide high-quality early education and award-winning childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers up until they go to primary school.
Belong, Believe and Be Yourself.
At BestStart Murphy's Park, we facilitate a sense of belonging, believe in your child's capabilities, and know that your child can take the lead in their learning by being themselves. For us, every child is genuinely capable, creative, and inquisitive with infinite potential.
BestStart Murphy's Park is an authentically beautiful, purpose-built boutique centre where we welcome children and whānau to our respectful and supportive learning environment. At our centre, uniqueness and cultural heritages are acknowledged, celebrated, and sustained by a professional, friendly teaching team. Our children are at the forefront of everything we do here, and we genuinely believe in our children and their potential to take the lead in their learning with the support of parents and teachers.
Our Team
Our qualified team of teachers believe that for a strong sense of belonging to thrive, strong relationships are vital. We work in collaboration with parents and whānau by involving them in their child’s learning and development journey. Children are encouraged to make choices, take on challenges, and explore ideas while our teachers support them through this learning to ensure they feel nurtured, safe, and well cared for.
What We Offer
- Purpose-built rooms and age-appropriate resources to cater for your child's learning needs
- Experienced tight-knit team of passionate teachers and award-winning childcare
- 20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required
Our Spaces
Our centre is divided into five age-appropriate rooms, each tailored to meet the needs of children at each stage of learning. Our internal environments are connected to different age-specific outdoor areas to encourage physical outdoor learning for children.
Piwakawaka Room
(Babies)
Kiwi Room
(Under 2's)
Kea Room
(Toddlers)
Pukeko Room
(3-4 year olds)
Tui Room
(Preschoolers)
Video Gallery
kind words from our parents
What we're proud of
Most trusted childcare
Quality Service Award
Set for School
BestStart Educare Governing Organisation Report
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