BestStart Springlands

BestStart Springlands offers quality care and education in Blenheim. Our centre is purpose-built with a wonderful playground for children to explore and have adventures in. We are well-resourced with committed, caring and experienced teachers.

Our learning spaces are designed for children in similar age groups with environments and resources that best meet their age and stage of development.

We have close relationships with our parents, sharing information in many ways so they always know what is happening at the centre. Every day, our parents know what their child is doing and learning.

Our learning environments

Ruma Kiwi (0-15 months):

In our Ruma kiwi environment we use primary caregiving to care and nurture our Pepi. Our teachers provide a warm, nurturing And enriching Environment where our pepi can explore, learn and challenge their abilities while feeling safe. We build respectful relationships with our pepi to develop healthy brain paths which they will utilise to help them learn and grow.

Ruma Pukeko (15 month - 2 years):

In this room we continue to offer primary caregiving. We encourage our children to explore their curiosity and creativity to create working theories about  their world. We support and encourage children to gain an understanding of their own bodies in a safe and challenging environment.

Ruma Piwakawaka (2 years - 3 years, 4 months):

In this environment children develop independence, blossom friendships and life long skills that teachers support and extend. Play is at the heart of our learning. In our Ruma Piwakawaka environment we explore emotional intelligence and gain an understanding about our emotions.

Ruma Tui (3 years, 4 months - 6 years):

We provide children the opportunity to inquire, question, understanding other point of view, working together, self-help skills and confidence building. In our Ruma Tui environment we encourage in small group experiences that incorporate essential skills for school.

Be School Ready:

This initiative starts in Ruma Kiwi and blossoms throughout the center. We provide experiences that introduces our children to early concepts of maths, science, art, reading and other curriculum areas. Our Ruma Tui teachers work with the Marlborough new entrance teachers to create a supporting programme for our children transitioning to school.

For more information about the specific fees for your centre, please contact us directly (03) 579 6060 /  springlands@best-start.org. You might be eligible for support paying their childcare fees. For more information click here.