BestStart Stoddard Road

"Learning is a constant process of discovery - a process without end"

At BestStart Stoddard Road, our centre philosophy focuses on creating an inclusive environment for our children to grow, learn, and explore. We provide open-ended learning experiences to inspire our children's creative thinking skills and imagination. Our centre has a large outdoor area where children can explore and discover, including our own gardening area where tamariki (children) learn how to grow plants and vegetables which we use in the meals provided by our centre cook.

Our community is diverse, and we embrace each child’s cultural background and specific needs. Culture is a very important part of BestStart Stoddard Road and we have many ways and experiences to help develop and celebrate cultural identity. We don’t use any beef or pork in our meals and we offer Halal meal options to our tamariki.

We value the importance of relationships between the centre, children, and whanau (families), encouraging parent participation as we work together. We host community events and parent evenings at our centre where families can all come together as a community and support our children's learning journey.