BestStart Rototuna
BestStart is one of NZ's leading early childcare providers. BestStart Rototuna in Hamilton provides affordable, high quality education and award winning childcare for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
At Beststart Rototuna, we believe in learning through nature and wide open spaces!
At BestStart Rototuna, we have an expansive and generous outdoor environment and we value the learning that can be done only in nature. By having open space where they are safe allows them to freely learn and explore. Being in nature is necessary for well-being and a generous outdoor space like ours can be calming and helpful when our tamariki are learning to understand their emotions.
Hidden at the end of a cul-de-sac you will find our outdoor oasis. We are deceiving from the street but when you come for a visit you will see just how generous our outdoor spaces are.
We encourage children to be guardians of nature and of their special learning place. We guide them in their curiosity and inquiry to help them have respect, understanding and appreciation of the natural world and its diversity. We believe that they can then apply what they learn about nature to many other contexts.
Our Team
We are a small but passionate team who are dedicated to the best for our tamariki. Regular professional development means we always have our fingers on the pulse for any new teachings to benefit children in our care.
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
Our Spaces
Each room is designed with the specific age group in mind all with access to their own expansive outdoor environment where children are blessed with ample space and freedom to explore. Our centre environment demonstrates our commitment to learning about the wider world and experiencing early literacy and mathematic concepts with a touch of nature.
Kākano - Pēpi
(Under 2's)
Pītau - Teina
(2 to 3.5 years old)
Putiputi - Tuakana
(3.5 to 5 years old)
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kind words from our parents
What we're proud of
Read our latest ERO report
e-Portfolios
Most Trusted Childcare
Quality Service Award
Set For School
BestStart Educare Governing Organisation Report