BestStart Raumati
BestStart is one of NZ's leading early childcare providers. BestStart Raumati in Paraparaumu provides affordable, high quality education and award winning childcare for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Welcome to Beststart Raumati!
Our families often describe our centre as a 'home away from home'
From the moment you walk in the door at BestStart Raumati you will be greeted by the aroma of fresh baking, friendly kaiako and a warm homely feeling. Our days begin with a karakia and some waiata. This is a really nice way to greet each other in the morning before settling in for a day of exploring, discovering, and imagining together. We have familiar and predictable routines which the tamariki know well. New whānau often comment that these are helpful for their tamaiti during settling in times.
At BestStart Raumati our centre vision is "Our Community, Our Learning". Our community is us - our tamariki, kaiako, whānau and the people, places and things within our place. Our learning is what sets our tamariki up to be life-long adventurers, explorers and experts. Our tamariki know their community, belong in their community, and have confidence to learn in their community. Community learning takes place inside and outside the centre as we provide opportunities to explore our wider world. Coach Mattie leads Game Time sessions each week and Whaea Meg runs a te reo waiata session for tamariki each week too.
Our philosophy: He aha te mea nui o te Ao. He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. We believe in prioritising relationships with people, places and things by embracing shared values of reliability, peacefulness, enthusiasm, integrity and kindness.
Through our localised curriculum journey, children are developing a connection to their local area and discovering the importance of their place in it.
Our Team
We are a small but close team with each teacher bringing their own unique skills to the table. With regular professional development and learning from one another we are consistently upskilling to provide the best possible care and education to our BestStart Raumati 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
- Get Set for School Programme
- Fresh, nutritious meals and snacks provided each day
- Regular Community learning experiences in the centre
Our Spaces
Our centre is a converted home which helps us to create environments that feel safe and cosy. We pride ourselves on making everyone at our centre feel safe, welcomed, valued and cared for. Our two classrooms are set up with resources to encourage children to lead their own learning by making discoveries, developing friendships and test their physical abilities.
The outdoor area has loads of space and we have a big sandpit, and room for running, throwing and kicking balls. We have a dedicated section for vegetable gardens, fruit trees and planting, a project tamariki really enjoy being involved with.
Nursery
Under 2's
Tuakana-teina Room
Over 2's
Video Gallery
kind words from our parents
What we're proud of
Click here to read our ERO report
e-Portfolios
Most Trusted Childcare
Quality Service Award
Set for School
BestStart Educare Governing Organisation Report
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