BestStart North Harbour

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BestStart North Harbour is an early learning centre located by Westfield Mall, Albany. We provide high-quality early education and award-winning childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We offer full-day and sessional education and care for children aged between 3 months to 6 years old.

At BestStart North Harbour, we value working in partnership with whānau (families) and children through building respectful and trusting relationships. Children develop and learn in a warm and nurturing environment where they are encouraged to guide their own learning and development with the support of our qualified teaching team. We also encourage developing and sustaining healthy eating and physical habits to promote healthy growth.

We provide care and education for all children through group activities and individually, developing a learning journey specific to their needs and interests by working with and communicating with parents and whānau. Our vision is to work alongside families, whanau, and communities to enable children to achieve their learning potential.

Our Team

Our friendly and approachable team of teachers take pride in making a positive difference in the lives of children by being role models. We have a strong team with a great understanding of children’s backgrounds and cultures, including our centre cook who provides nutritious and tasty meals that accommodate children's dietary and cultural requirements.

What We Offer

  • A tight-knit, qualified team of teachers dedicated to your child's learning and development
  • Healthy, nutritious meals and snacks provided by our centre cook daily
  • 20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required

Our Spaces

Our learning areas are separated into two spaces within the centre, each designated to specific age groups. Clear windows and outdoor fences help maintain a visual connection between the two areas and the learning that takes place within these areas is reflective of the stage of development of the children.

Ara Tuhura Room

(Infants & Toddlers)

Ara Tipu Room

(Preschoolers)

Video Gallery

About BestStart 1 (Mandarin)
About BestStart 2 (Mandarin)
Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Parent

Thank you so much for all your hard work and effort this year. Our daughter absolutely loves coming each week, and we have seen her thrive under your care and love.

Lourenco Ouriques

My daughter is not an easy child, the teachers are very patient and understanding, this makes me very relieved and I am sure that my daughter is in good hands. I'm already quite satisfied with the work, at the moment I don't see anything to improve!

Laura Lauri

Emma is adapting really well, we are very grateful with all the teachers and staff. She is also speaking a lot more in english and seems very happy. We are very pleased with our experience with the center so far, and it hasn’t been so long to advise on any improvements

Lee-Ann and Sophia Elliot

The teachers are just wonderful, our son Nico loves going there, he always has fun and he loves his teachers, also we can see he is learning.

Dona Olvido

My now 6-year-old boy was with BestStart North Harbour for 3.5 years (until he went to school), he grew up confident and school ready; but because the location was out of our way to school drop-off, decided to put my 8-month-old to another centre; big mistake! I changed to BestStart North Harbour asap. I absolutely love BestStart North Harbour. Teachers are caring, communication is great and my 8-month-old baby is always happy. It's hard leaving your baby in someone else's care but my mind is at ease now, I don't feel anxious going to work as my baby is now with a trusted centre. Thank you BestStart North Harbour!

Rosalind

Best childcare centre in Albany. I've visited quite a few childcare and decided to enrol my son at BestStart North Harbour. Very well-established centre, multi-cultural. Teachers and staff are so kind, dedicated and professional. My daughter is turning one end of this year and will surely enrol her to this centre too. If anyone is looking for a centre that will bring the best out your child, highly recommended this centre.

Deepika & Sunil Singh

Thank you for making us feel at home and for being supportive, caring, and nurturing our daughter in the best possible way. We will miss you.

Marlene

Fantastic Daycare! The teachers are loving, caring and passionate. Everything they do is according to each child's growth and development. Mostly, they support parents in any way they can. The teachers take the time to interact with each and every child, and work on building relationships with them and the parents.

Tesia

I love BestStart North Harbour. The teachers and staff here are really friendly and patient. They have lots of activities from time to time. My daughter loves to come here and make many good friends. Thank you for taking good care of her.

Jamroll TJ

Great experience to be part of BestStart North Harbour. My child's favourite daycare. She is always happy when we are on our way there.

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