BestStart Portage Road Kindy

0508 BESTSTART

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Phone (09) 550 0483
Email portage.kindy@best-start.org

Where we are

17-19 Portage Road Otahuhu South Auckland 1062

Opening hours

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

BestStart Portage Road Kindy is an early learning centre located in Otahuhu. We provide high-quality early education and award-winning childcare for preschoolers.

Our uniqueness is what makes us beautiful

At BestStart Portage Road Kindy, children are empowered with learning opportunities that guide them to feel valued, capable, and to realise they play the role of creator in their own lives and futures. Children lead their own learning, working alongside our Kaiako to shape their education. By modelling our belief in their abilities, we encourage their empowerment and support their growing self-confidence.

Our Team

Our team consists of teachers from diverse cultural backgrounds, creating an environment where children feel supported and understood. We celebrate a rich mix of over 16 ethnicities and foster meaningful relationships that help children thrive.

What We Offer

A great team of qualified teachers
Nutritious, freshly prepared meals are provided daily to support healthy growth and development
Set for School programme
Regular excursions to Mt Richmond Mountain, Macmanus Park, and local library
Free pick-up and drop-off van service

Our Spaces

We offer four classrooms catering to different age groups:

Kakariki Awa for 2-year-olds
Kahurangi Whanga for 3-year-olds
Karakara Awa for 4-year-olds
Marama Koura Whanga for 4-5-year-olds

Children enjoy dedicated spaces designed to support their growth, exploration, and learning with opportunities for community engagement and individual development.

Video Gallery

Our Whakatomene - Explorers programme

Our Yoga Class

Our Library Visit

Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Parent

Education is important for everyone, especially in the early years before starting school and this is why I highly recommend the wonderful team of educators at BestStart Portage Road Kindy. They provide a family-friendly environment for young children and every culture feels accepted and celebrated. The teachers are very supportive as they help each child to learn new skills and encourage them to have fun together! My daughter's personal experience here has been wonderful as I have watched her grow more confident and truly grateful for the friends she's made along the way. I appreciate all the hard work these teachers put in everyday to make sure your child is well cared for, especially staying in contact with families and preparing zoom sessions throughout the lockdown. A massive thank you to the team at BestStart Portage Road Kindy for all that you continue to do in the best interests of our children and community.

Parent

Outstanding caring teachers who really get to know the children and help them with all competencies. Awesome Te Reo learning and activities at school. Lovely tuakana teina relationships. My child is very happy at the centre.

Nga Hiraka Poware

As a parent finding a place for my children to school took quite a while, we actually went through 3 different Kindy’s before finding BestStart Portage Road Kindy. The best thing was the teachers and Admin always reassuring me throughout the days the kids will be okay. They would ring me at work to let me know how they are doing, which put me at ease. I would also ring as trust for me was number one. The teachers and Admin also showed me steps. Children take time when settling into a new place of learning. I’ve honestly never heard of this before or have any other Kindy showed me this. It was amazing each week I watched my children build up courage and confidence which also built up my confidence and trust. Throughout the months, my daughter has picked up a lot of Te Reo Maori which I love as my own personal opinion all children should learn Te Reo Maori Native tongue of New Zealand. She has grown confidence in speaking, making friends and helping new children to settle in. The teachers and Admin have been a true blessing to my family. I think a lot of other places should take note of Best-Start Portage Road. I know many other parents also feel the same way. The teachers and Admin are giving my children the best they can. Before heading to primary, I am truly grateful for the teachers and Admin for all they do. For the children of Portage Road. May you all continue to prosper in all that you do in the future. Thank you for helping our family and being supportive.

Jasmine

I am grateful for the wonderful experience my son, Raymundi, had at BestStart. He recently finished his time at the kindy and has nothing but positive things to say. The teachers were amazing and truly cared for my boy. He had so much fun and made many great memories at this school. Even though he has moved on, he still talks about how much he misses BestStart and his friends. Thank you for providing such a nurturing and enriching environment for my child.