BestStart Porchester Road

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BestStart is one of NZ's leading early childcare providers. BestStart Porchester Road in Takanini provides affordable, high-quality education and award-winning childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Be Yourself, Be Honest, & Be Kind

At BestStart Porchester Road, we foster a nurturing environment where our little busy bees can learn, explore, discover, and socialize. Our vision emphasizes individuality, honesty, and kindness, encouraging children to grow in a supportive atmosphere. Our unique learning spaces cater to the diverse needs of our tamariki, helping them develop confidence and self-esteem as they prepare for primary school.

Located in Takanini, our center offers a thoughtfully designed environment that promotes calmness and tranquility amidst the busy lives of our tamariki. Each of our five distinct learning spaces has been carefully curated to engage and inspire, with resources that extend the interests of the children. From our serene Whare Kai, where all meals are enjoyed together, to our vibrant play areas, every part of our center is designed to support children’s holistic development.

We have five distinct rooms that offer a blend of literacy, numeracy, imaginative play, and creative exploration, supporting holistic development and preparation for school. From literacy and numeracy activities to imaginative play in our family fantasy playroom and creative exploration in our construction room, children are encouraged to make their own decisions, experiment, and learn through play. The unique configuration of our rooms, combined with our teachers’ commitment to nurturing a love for reading and writing, helps children build the confidence and skills they need to thrive in primary school.

Our Team

We have a dedicated team who pride themselves on creating a warm, loving environment for both infants and their families, where feedback and working together in partnership are valued.

What We Offer

  • Nutritious cooked meals
  • Set for School programme
  • Calm and welcoming Whare Kai for shared meals
  • Five unique learning rooms for various age groups
  • Focus on literacy, numeracy, and imaginative play

Our Spaces

Our center features a variety of thoughtfully designed spaces that cater to different age groups and learning styles.

Kakano Room

(3 months - 2 years)

Older Busy Bees

(2-6 years)

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Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Parent

Absolutely an awesome place for children to learn, interact with other children and prepare for school.

Parent

I would like to say that this centre is one of the best I have found. My kids have really settled in and they really like going to school. The staff are really supportive and they did whatever they could to make my kids settle into the centre. The picking up and dropping off service is also such a relief to the parents. Whatever service this centre provides, is the best and I am one satisfied parent.

Saranya

We feel very comfortable that our little boy is in safe hands. Shika has taken good care of Adi being his primary carer. All other staffs are lovely too! I really appreciate the effort. The only thing to work on will the type of food provided. Can definitely be much more nutritious and healthy.

Evana

The centre is secure, measures in place to ensure children safety eg the room doors, then the front entrance door as well as the safety gates. All the teachers including the receptionist and cook are all engaged and aware of my child's wants and needs, regardless of whether they are her key teacher or not. I also feel confident in the training of staff. If an emergency occurred eg choking, I trust that the staff have had regular trainings to deal with these situations efficiently. The storypark platform is great. Parents stay engaged and updated on child's learning. Able to communicate with teacher. The content teachers have been uploading during lockdown to give parents activity ideas has been a lifesaver and much appreciated.

Sonia

I give a score of 10 because the staff are wonderful, always checking up on our little one's and the rest of our family on lockdown with concerned wellbeing, especially during the epidemic which has taken a toll on all of us. My family and I appreciate the staff doing that extra mile to make sure they can help us in anyway possible to continue learning and sharing online with families who cannot attend because of this epidemic. Thank you for your support BestStart Porchester. Stay Safe staff and keep our children safe and family who are attending through Level 3 lockdown.

What we're proud of

Read our latest ERO report Read our latest ERO report e-portfolio e-portfolio Most Trusted Childcare Most Trusted Childcare Quality Service Award Quality Service Award Set for School Set for School BestStart Educare Governing Organisation Report BestStart Educare Governing Organisation Report

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