BestStart Riccarton

We are proud to be a huge part of the Riccarton community for over 10 years!

Close enough to the Riccarton Bush to hear the birds singing, we are in the heart of the community, only a few minutes away from the centre of town and close to our major bus routes. 

We want out centre to be a home away from home, we share kai together like a big family, and celebrate whats important to each other - from small wins to large cultural festivals. We invite families to share whats important to them, as this is important to us too.

Our goal at BestStart Riccarton is to provide a welcoming, exciting, and safe atmosphere that fosters aroha. We accomplish this by forming a collaborative relationship with the tamariki (children) and their families, getting to know the Tamariki' needs and interests, and learning about the goals their parents have for them. We believe Children learn from hands on experiences, our Kaiako setup environments for children to explore and take control of their own learning.

Our vison is “let the uniqueness of the child guide our work”.