BestStart Papakura East Kindy is an inspiring learning space where children have the freedom and opportunities to create, explore and investigate. Children have the space to develop ideas, make friends and love to learn. Our rich environment inspires natural curiosity which encourages them to explore and extend their learning.

A place of Trust, Learning & Love

BestStart Papakura East Kindy is an inspiring, culturally diverse home-like Early Learning centre where tamariki have the freedom and opportunities to create, explore and investigate.  Tamariki are provided with a large open space to develop ideas, make friends, and establish an enthusiasm for learning. Our rich, safe environment inspires natural curiosity which encourages our young children to explore and extend their learning as they discover their place in the world.

Where are we?

BestStart Papakura East Kindy is situated on Winiata Terrace a quiet cul-de-sac close to Red Hill in Papakura, just off Clevedon Road but in very close proximity to Ardmore, Hunua and Papakura township.

We cater for tamariki between the ages of 2 years to 6 years.  Our sessions support 20 hours ECE and cater for most families.  Our free session kindy times are 8-12 and 12.30-4.30, Monday to Friday.  We also have extended day options.

What do we believe in?

BestStart Papakura East Kindy’s focus is on providing quality childcare and education for tamariki in the greater Papakura area.  Our kindy has a warm, welcoming atmosphere that encourages the tamariki and their whanau/families to feel nutured, respected, and part of our learning community.  We place value in our community through relationships with tamariki, whanau, connections with the Papakura Marae, and local agencies. 

BestStart Papakura East Kindy provide tamariki with nutritious healthy meals, with menus supported and approved by the Healthy heart Foundation.

Our learning programmes promote authentic learning experiences that arise from the child’s individual learning plans; which provides opportunities for the children to use their courage, curiosity, thinking, questioning, self-competence to further develop and grow their own knowledge..

BestStart Papakura East Kindy has a unique Be School Ready initiative, that supports tamariki love for learning, grows their confidence and build strong esteem for school and their next stage of learning through innovative activities that cater for small groups and individuals.

For more information about the specific fees for your centre, please contact us directly (09) 296 5420 / papakuraeast.kindy@best-start.org You might be eligible for support paying their childcare fees. For more information click here.