BestStart Somerset Street

BestStart is one of NZ's leading early childcare providers. BestStart Somerset in Frankton, Hamilton provides affordable, high quality education and award-winning childcare for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Our centre is located next to Seddon Park in the surrounding industrial area.

Oh, the places you'll go!

At BestStart Somerset, tamariki are affirmed as individuals and are certain in their sense of belonging. We support tamariki to gain the resilience and confidence as learners to participate and contribute while empowering them to be effective communicators in both English and Te Reo.

Within our centre, your whānau becomes part of ours. Through frequent communication with families, we support them through the good, the bad, the little, the big, the achievements and the hardships. All of our families and children are different and we aim to ensure everybody feels included and respected. The wellbeing of everybody is fostered through our trusting relationships and responsiveness with care and education.

Our Team

We have a dedicated team who pride themselves on creating a warm, loving environment for both children and their families, where feedback and working together in partnership is valued. We are a small but close team, each teacher bringing their own unique skills to the table.

What We Offer

• Fresh, healthy, nutritious meals and snacks provided throughout the day 
• 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

Our Spaces

We have three aged-based learning rooms to meet the changing needs of our tamariki as they grow. We provide a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for our children and whanau, creating strong relationships that build emotional connections, security, and trust. In every room children are encouraged to be actively involved in literacy, numeracy, science, arts and crafts, cooking, music and movement, and a range of physical activities.