BestStart Roydvale

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BestStart Roydvale provides quality childcare and education in a friendly, home-like environment in Burnside.

At BestStart Roydvale - a community of guidance and growth.

We pride ourselves on creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for all children and their families. Relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Whānau and family members are always welcome to visit, and we regularly hold family events to strengthen these bonds and share valuable information.

Our centre features two spacious outdoor areas where our teachers and children have collaboratively cultivated vegetable and herb gardens. These gardens not only enhance our midday meals but also help feed our beloved guinea pigs. We are dedicated to accommodating allergies and special dietary needs with our qualified chef who provides balanced, yummy cooked meals and baking ensuring that every child can enjoy the food we provide safely.

We offer a dynamic, child-led programme interspersed with teacher-directed learning. This approach allows our kaiako to meet the individual needs of each child while providing an engaging learning environment. We believe in the importance of children learning to take managed risks. By exploring new and unfamiliar situations, children develop essential skills and a sense of curiosity.

Our centre is a vibrant multicultural community with deep connections to our surrounding land. The rich significance of Roydvale and our cherished cabbage trees is woven into our planning, activities, and community interactions

Our Team

Our centre is proud to have a diverse team with a wealth of experience. In our nursery, our kaiako (teachers) provide warm, nurturing relationships, ensuring each baby feels connected and cared for. Our toddler team extends this warmth while also encouraging safe risk-taking and developmental growth. For our preschoolers, our experienced teachers deliver a robust "Set for School" curriculum, preparing children for their next educational steps through engaging and enriching daily activities.

Across all our classrooms, our kaiako support the development of foundational skills—both physical and cognitive—to ensure children are well-prepared for the next step in their learning journey. We look forward to discussing how our programme can support your child on their path to becoming a successful learner.

What We Offer

  • Fresh, nutritious meals and snacks provided each day
  • Regular excursions to surrounding schools, parks, and the local community
  • A warm, dedicated team of qualified teachers and caregivers
  • 20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required

Our Spaces

Our learning environments are warm and welcoming with age-focused resources to support each child's stage of learning and development. Our spacious outdoor areas are designed to allow children to explore and develop their motor skills and confidence in a natural, stimulating environment.

Kakano Room

Under 2's

Tupu Room

2 - 3 years old

Mahuri Room

Over 3's

Video Gallery

Physical development in the Nursery
Physical development in the Toddlers and Preschool
Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Parent

After 18 months at BestStart Roydvale, Rhys is ready to leave to start his school journey. What a fantastic experience Rhys has had. He has made some lovely friendships and has adored his teachers. A huge thank you to the effort and commitment they have made helping hime become a confident, happy and social child.

Parent

It’s my daughter’s second home. She loves it and happy to be a part of it. As parents we receive huge support/guidance from centre.

Parent

The kids love going to school, they are always happy coming home and I have not second thoughts about the kids being there. We even chose our house in the area close to school so that we did not have to move the kids from the preschool.

Parent

Many beautiful things cannot be touched. They are felt within the heart! Loving and caring for our child through all these years …is one of them! Thank you for guiding her, for inspiring her, for being her friend, for making the world a brighter place, for making her what she is. We appreciate and thank you for all your hard efforts in caring and guiding her in these early years and we are certain that your efforts will certainly influence her for the rest of her life and the person she grows into.

Parent

Thank you all so much. Roydvale has been such a big part of our families for nearly 8 years. We are so grateful for all the love and learning that both our son and daughter experienced in your care.

Parent

How awesome to see the pride and effort you put in in making mummy a gift for mother’s day! A+ for being helpful and sharing with Zach! Mia has been buzzing since her return daycare during the Level 3 and mum so appreciates the care and learnings from you all, the extra attention and keeping safe during the pandemic is truly amazing. Thank you.

Parent

The team at Roydvale are so accommodating with visits etc and make you feel at ease leaving your child there. I have recommended this centre to a few people via Facebook recommendations for our local Burnside area. It would be a hard push to improve the experience. Sophie loves the days she gets to go and learn new things and play with different toys and interact with the other kids. The food smells that hit you as you walk in the door make me want to stay for lunch and teachers are always happy to see the kids and provide a safe and engaging space to learn and play. Keep up the great work team.

What we're proud of

Read our latest ERO report Read our latest ERO report e-Portfolios e-Portfolios 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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