BestStart Railway Road

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

At Beststart Railway Road, we are learners today, leaders tomorrow!

At BestStart Railway Road, we believe that teaching children to be excited about learning will set them up to be excited about learning for their lifetime which will inspire them to become future leaders. Toddler and preschool children are involved in local excursions on a weekly basis, planned in response to the children’s interests. 

Our centre is located between Fielding and Palmerston North and set amongst a rural background away from the busy city centre. 

The Education Review Office described our centre as: A calm, welcoming atmosphere supports the development of strong relationships with children and whānau. Children benefit from a curriculum that consistently reflects the service's philosophy. Educators actively promote a sense of belonging within the centre. Flexible, well-considered processes promote children’s wellbeing when transitioning into the centre and between age groups.

Our Team

We are a passionate team who are dedicated to the best for our tamariki. Regular professional development means we stay up to date on any new teachings to benefit children in our learning community. 

What We Offer

  • 20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required
  • Experienced tight-knit team of passionate teachers
  • Gold Healthy Heart Award - nutrition and health is important to us
  • Regular Excursions and involvement within the community

Our Spaces

We have 3 separate learning spaces designed to support children in each age group as they learn and grow.

Babies

Toddlers

Pre-schoolers

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Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Parent

With the attention to detail, passion and pure love you all have to the children in your care, Lewis is now 5 and on his next journey. We truly appreciate your support, friendship, advice and taking the task of keeping Lewis safe at the forefront. Because of all of you, Lewis has become a keen, happy school boy.

Parent

Our child is thriving and coming along leaps and bounds. The staff are very caring and understanding of our child’s needs. We have seen our child’s independence and creativity flourish due to the activities and support provided by the staff at the centre.

Parent

My 1 year old who started attending the centre 6 months ago, has issues with eczema and food intolerances. We have been through months of trying to indentify what is causing it and with the great communication, trust and support of Kay, Tracey and all the amazing teachers in the babies room we have been able to work through this.

Parent

The trust and respect I have for each and every one of the teachers here has allowed me to go to work each day knowing my babies are in the best hands.

Parent

Thanks you so much for your care of Matthew over the last 3 years. he have loved coming to BestStart Railway Road with all his friends and we have been so impressed with all the amazing staff.

Parent

This morning as I was dropping my one year old off there was a significant earthquake. I watched all of the staff respond quickly and calmly to ensure the safety of the children as the earthquake struck. As a parent, watching from outside the door as the staff in the babies room shielded my daughter with their bodies and began instantly singing them songs to help them stay calm, I was incredibly grateful and was able to leave confident and reassured that she was in the best care possible.

Parent

My husband and I have been continually impressed with the Railway Road Centre since our daughter started there in January. The centre’s management of Covid19 response was incredible, we were able to engage with the staff via Zoom for stories, music and even a little birthday party for our little one who turned 1 during level 3. We were contacted regularly through phone call, text and Storypark and felt that this helped our daughter transition back into full time care seamlessly. As a family where both parents are essential service workers this has been a weight off our shoulders.

Parent

Due to the CONSISTENT and STABLE staff at BestStart Railway Road Palmerston North. They have provided security and enabled our daughter to develop meaningful relationships with them. She was a shy little girl when she started and now, she is happy and confident and cannot wait for her BestStart days. As a parent all you want is your children to be happy, so we are happy. She is also showing great progress with reading and writing, art, music and song and dance, physical activities, creative activities and group work. Your centres are only as good as your staff and we feel very lucky to be part of this centre.

Parent

Love the centre and all the teachers, they give me such confidence and ease to leave all my children there in the best hands. Their learning has improved so fast since joining also.

Parent

BestStart Railway Road has an amazing baby team supported by Erin, their friendly receptionist. My daughter learns loads and the team really support what she likes to do. We are having a great experience and love getting to see fun photos of her day.

Parent

Love BestStart Railway Road. It has been the best change I made for my son. They staff care and go up and beyond for your child. Staff are easy to talk to.

Parent

Friendly staff. Also, a supportive, nurturing environment for children to discover independence.

Parent

They are the best I've been to two other centres and BestStart Railway Road are easy to talk to and care about your child's development and my son loves to get ready and go .

What we're proud of

Read our latest ERO report Read our latest ERO report e-Portfolios e-Portfolios We have a Healthy Heart Award We have a Healthy Heart Award 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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