BestStart Palmerston North

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Where we are

38 Carroll Street Palmerston North Palmerston North 4410

Events

Visit your local centre on Saturday 16th March between 10 am - 12 pm! From face painting, fire trucks, competitions, police cars, coffee carts, and more!
Join us to connect with your community, entertain your little ones, and spend time at our centres.

Opening hours

Monday7.30am - 5.30pm
Tuesday7.30am - 5.30pm
Wednesday7.30am - 5.30pm
Thursday7.30am - 5.30pm
Friday7.30am - 5.30pm

BestStart is one of NZ's leading early childcare providers. BestStart Palmerston North provides affordable, high quality education and award winning childcare for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

At BestStart Palmerston North, broaden minds through passionate teaching!

BestStart Palmerston North aims to empower children to reach their full potential through their knowledgeable and experienced teaching team. Each child is unique and so their learning needs to be tailored in a way that supports them. Having a team of passionate and expert teachers allows for spontaneous learning opportunities to be meaningful, and forward planning for individuals to be thought out and followed through.

Located close to the central city with two convenient entrances on both Carroll Street and Ngata Street. Since opening in 1989 we have been the centre for so many families in the community.

Our Team

We have very experienced teachers, some of whom have been educating and caring for infants and young children at this centre for over 30 years. Others have been in the team for more than a decade. Our teachers are specialists in various areas of early childhood education to support your child to reach their full potential. We also have specialist teachers who are post graduate trained in both gifted and talented children and early intervention. In addition, we have ongoing face to face support with the Ministry of Education speech language therapist.

What We Offer

Fresh, healthy, nutritious meals and snacks provided throughout the day
20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required
Experienced tight-knit team of passionate teachers

Our spaces

Our centre has 4 separate buildings to cater for different age ranges and allow children to have age appropriate learning experiences set up. We ensure that our warm and welcoming environment is vibrant and extends the children’s learning.

Babies

(6 weeks - 18 months)

Infants

(18 months - 2.5 years old)

Children's Preschool

(2.5 - 3/4 years old)

Preschool

(3/4 - 6 years old)

Kia Timata Pai

Research Project information

Video Gallery

Artist in residence

Foundation Skills

Celebrating Culture

Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Parent

Thank you all so much for looking after our baby girl but especially Sharlene. We love that you are so genuine, you have a really nice personal touch, you show you really care and you are so easy to connect with. You have made this so much easier and we love the connection you have with Alyssa

Parent

I am so thankful for everything you have done for Jordyn. You have made going back to work that much easier for me, knowing that my 5 month old baby was in your care

Parent

Lucas had no hesitation going to any of the teachers. He was always happy and busy when I picked him up. Development wise, they always let me know where Lucas was at and were more than happy to answer any questions I had – his education is important to me.

Parent

What an amazing place with amazing staff. Both of our girls have been cared for by the great team at BestStart from an early age. Some of the things we have appreciated the most have been the great food that is supplied for our children. The wonderful facilities and play areas. The help and advice. The friendly and approachable office staff who really make you feel like part of the family and have always been accommodating for our needs. Our youngest turns 5 in September and yes there are a few tears when I think about the end of our time with our BestStart family. Can not thank you all enough.

Parent

We have been so lucky we found BestStart Palmerston North. The amount of support we have received for both our boys has been so appreciated by both my husband and I. I feel so comfortable leaving them in the hands of their teachers who they adore. It's their second family & we are eternally grateful for their support, nurture and hard work.

Parent

BestStart Palmerston North has been so welcoming! The transition was effortless - They helped with every step of the process. My girl is very well settled and loves going to Preschool. There was some tough days at the start but the teachers were so loving and patient, It made it much easier for me to leave her there to adjust. It never took very long. Highly recommend this place!

Parent

I love BestStart Palmerston North. They have made my 2 year old son part of their family. He loves it there and is always participates in many fun activities.