BestStart Onslow Road is a multicultural childcare centre offering quality care and education in the heart of Papakura. We provide and deliver to each individual child the best learning experiences and top quality, nurturing care from 3 months until they are ready to go to school.

Oh the places you'll go!

Welcome to BestStart Onslow where you can steer your learning journey in any direction you choose. We know that every child is unique and with positive, fun interactions and experiences, your child will leave us with the self-confidence and skills needed to help them transition to primary school.

Our journey begins in our Tui's Nest (3months – 2 years) where you'll be on your way to seeing great sights, you will join the highflyers and begin to soar to great heights. We are very lucky to have a separate area for our non-moving babies to provide opportunities for them to move, roll, and explore together.

As our children grow so does the learning, the laughter, and the exploration of the world. We develop warm, responsive relationships with our children and our practice in this room is responsive and respectful of children’s autonomy, competence, and capabilities. The learning and development opportunities provided are personalized to each child’s specific, individual needs.

As we continue through our journey into our sessional space Kiwi Cove (2 years to 3.6 years), you will not lag, because you will have the speed. You will pass the whole gang and you will soon take the lead. Wherever you fly, you will be the best of the best. Wherever you go, you will top all the rest.

As soon as you enter this room the energy is alive and these children have their hearts set on exploring the world through play. We have a natural environment that offers a variety of natural experiences that engage children in critical thinking, problem-solving, working by themselves, and cooperatively with other children.

We value and promote a learning program that enables children the space and opportunity to explore, experiment, and take risks when engaged in play.

As we move on through the world of places to get to the magic, we invite you to continue the journey into our Kea Forest (3 years to 5 years). You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. YOU are the one who will decide where to go. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.) KID, YOU'LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!

Our Kiwi Cove and Kea Forest rooms are full of magic as the children turn dreams into reality, nothing is impossible, and learning is taken to new heights. The teachers in both rooms support opportunities for all children to be involved in independent research with and alongside their friends.

Your child will have endless opportunities to grow and explore in a child-led program which encourages all children to investigate and explore their interests and theories with the guidance from passionate teachers.

Our environment sparks the natural curiosities of all children and encourages them to discover and develop their individual skills to succeed in school. It is a wonderful learning space that invites children to run, climb, jump and develop the foundation skills needed for formal school learning.

You are off the Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So... Get on your way!

We look forward to welcoming you to BestStart Onslow to see which places your child will go.

For more information about the specific fees for your centre, please contact us directly (09) 298 3669 / onslow@best-start.org You might be eligible for support paying their childcare fees. For more information click here.