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.
At BestStart Springlands we care about our community!
Nestled in the heart of the Springland's suburb, we are conveniently situated on the outskirts of the main center, offering easy access for busy parents. Across the road, you'll find a delightful café and a well-stocked supermarket, making drop-offs and pick-ups a breeze.
Also only a stone’s throw from the nearby primary school, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity in your child’s educational journey. We pride ourselves on our strong relationship with the nearby primary school, fostering a seamless educational pathway for your child. Our community-oriented approach ensures that your child benefits from a network of support and opportunities.
Our location in Blenheim, renowned for its world-class wine and delectable food, provides a vibrant and inspiring backdrop for your child’s early years. With the most sunlight hours in the country, our kindergarten is bathed in natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere where children can explore, learn, and grow.
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. With regular professional development and learning from one another we are consistently upskilling to provide the best possible care and education to our BestStart Springlands family.
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 a modern, purpose built building with four classrooms each designed for the developmental stage of the children. We pride ourselves on creating provocations and activities for tamariki that spark their curiosity, follows their interests and provides challenges.
Kiwi Room
Under 15 months old
In our Ruma kiwi environment we use primary caregiving to care and nurture our littlest 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.
Pukeko Room
15 months - 2 years old
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.
Piwakawaka Room
2 years - 3.5 years old
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.
Tui Room
3.5 years old +
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.
Set For School Programme:
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.