BestStart Opihi

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Phone (03) 615 7330
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Where we are

8 Scott Terrace Temuka Temuka 7920

Opening hours

Monday8.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday8.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday8.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday8.00am - 5.00pm
Friday8.00am - 5.00pm

At BestStart Opihi we have a strong focus on respectful and meaningful relationships. We are a semi rural centre in the heart of Temuka with strong connections within our community. We’re focussed on providing safe and nurturing learning environments, working in partnership with parents and whanau to respond to each child’s individual learning needs.

Little Feet Taking Big Leaps

At BestStart Opihi we have a strong focus on respectful and meaningful relationships. We are a semi rural centre in the heart of Temuka with strong connections within our community. We’re focussed on providing safe and nurturing learning environments, working in partnership with parents and whanau to respond to each child’s individual learning needs.

We have a friendly and passionate teaching team that love working with tamariki to support their learning journey. Our two classrooms work closely together and have a strong focus on tuakana teina relationships - “Together we take risks, Together we grow”.

Nursery

In the Nursery, we have a strong focus on respectful care of our Pepi aged 3 months to two years. We aim to create an environment that is a home away from home, where tamariki feel safe and cared for by those around them. We want whanau to feel welcomed and know that this is a safe space for them to leave their children, understanding that their well-being is the focus of our day. Through responsive and reciprocal relationships we are able to create a learning space that meets the needs of each individual child and supports tamariki to care for and respect each other and themselves.

Preschool

In our preschool room, with our children aged between 2-5 years, we have a strong focus on giving our tamariki the opportunity to take risks and be leaders of their own learning. We empower children to gain independence and confidence, to view themselves as competent and capable. Our Preschool planning and assessment uses strong learning priorities and outcomes to enhance and support children's learning journeys whilst at the centre. We're lucky to have strong community connections where tamariki get to go out and explore our local wider world.

Come and visit us today to see our wonderful centre for yourself!

For more information about the specific fees for your centre, pleasecontact us directly (03) 615 7330 / opihi@best-start.org. You might be eligible for support paying their childcare fees. For more information click here.

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kind words from our parents

Parent

I think the staff are lovely and easy to talk to. If I had any concerns they would be easy to approach as the genuinely care about my children. I really like all the resources they have available for my children to play with and often I hear comments about what they are learning from them and then reflected in their profile book.

Parent

My family are made to feel extremely welcome at the centre. We are greeted with a smile and always a comment about their day.

Parent

I love all the staff they are excellent with the kids AND the parents!

Parent

I have had my children at BestStart Opihi for four years now. During this time I have been amazed at how comfortable and relaxed my children have been. This centre is well spaced, the outdoor area is awesome and the children enjoy the atmosphere.

Parent

Without a doubt, the teachers are the best part of it all. My children have been well cared for, they have built such amazing relationships with all of the teachers and the teachers have helped shape their personalities and traits into something special. With behavior, learning, respect and highlighting their likes and dislikes. The team here have focused on bringing out the best in my children time and time again. They truly care for all the children attending and are attentive to their needs.

Parent

They offer so much activities, both in and out of the centre, they have dress up days, discos, Christmas parties and interviews to help work on areas we as parents want. I can't praise this centre enough, it has been an absolute pleasure to deal with all the ladies here. I highly recommend this centre, keep doing what your are doing ladies!

Parent

The staff are all amazing, super helpful and the most important, very supportive. The staff at BestStart Opihi are part of our "Village". Without them we would not be as sane as we are today. The staff actually care about what is going on with us as a family and find ways that can better support us in times of need or frustration. The team at BestStart Opihi do an amazing job, you might as well call them all Mary Poppins.