BestStart Te Atatu Peninsula

mat time babies
going on a slide group
painting box
drums
hand paint
Yoga
BestStart Te Atatu Peninsula is an early learning centre located in Te Atatu Peninsula, West Auckland. We provide high-quality early education and award-winning childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Where Aroha Leads

At BestStart Te Atatu Peninsula, we live by our vision, Where Aroha Leads. Our welcoming, experienced, and inclusive team supports families through enrolment and the start of their child's learning journey. We provide a nurturing environment where children can grow and explore, tailored to their individual needs.

Our Team

Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional care and learning experiences for all age groups. With expertise in working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, our Kaiako focus on fostering a sense of belonging and nurturing each child’s development.

What We Offer

  • A great team of qualified teachers
  • Nutritious, freshly prepared meals are provided daily to support healthy growth and development
  • Set for School programme

Our Spaces

Tui Room

(Infants)

Kea Room

(Toddlers)

Kiwi and Moa Rooms

(Preschoolers)

Video Gallery

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Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Parent

Best kindy there is! Thanks to Nicky and the team for making my boy feel so welcome!!!

Parent

Please pass on our thanks to all the kaiako that helped entertain and teach the kids over the last 7 weeks through Storypark. It’s been amazing and given us some great activities to do and watch. I’m sure it will really help the kids transition back in on Monday. Zac loved listening to the stories and it’s great he’s been able to learn his little pepeha which Maria taught.

John O'Neill - Fuller

I wanted to write and say a huge and very sincere thank you for everything you have done for Jack. As you know he has 'graduated' from Best Start and starts at Rutherford Primary on Tuesday. He is very excited to do so and is already enjoying being at Primary school through his induction days. The fact he is so happy and comfortable is testament to the wonderful work that you all do at the centre. He always thoroughly enjoyed his days there and it was amazing to watch his development as you expertly guided him. We read his report with great interest and two things stood out.... how well you know him and how much you have cared about him on every level. Like all parents, Lisa and I are quite proud of our happy, healthy energetic little boy, which you have all made a huge contribution to. For that, I thank you most sincerely and we are so pleased that little Charlie is in such a wonderful centre for the next few years.

Parent

What a great experiment Nani - sienna loved watching this and is looking forward to seeing the coloured flowers tomorrow.

Parent

This has to be mine and the kids favourite video yet. We absolutely love this video; it was very beautiful to see the kids and the Whanau pictures going in the backyard to the music. I also loved seeing some of the other teachers joining in. Was very well done, great work guys.

Parent

Thank you so much Janine. Nova really loved that, and I think you might have even convinced her to join zoom today. We really appreciate all the efforts to provide activities and engagement with the kids, it’s really awesome. We can’t wait to be back.

Parent

Thanks so much for this, and sorry for the delayed reply. Leo loved the song, and the Lion. He’s obsessed with birds at the moment, so if you can think of anything related to that, then I’m sure he’d enjoy it. Hope everything is going ok with you and your family, we’ll hopefully see you soon!

Parent

Oh this is so lovely - thank you so much, Nikki! We just showed it to Sophie and at first she was a bit shy! I think she thought it was FaceTime! But she soon realised it was a video and she absolutely loved the song - in fact, she asked for “more, more” when it was finished so we had to play it twice more!! Thank you for taking the time to do such a personal message.

Parent

Thanks so much for checking in. The boys are doing well and loving being at home but I think they would actually love to get back to school and daycare too. Thanks for all that you do and they both love the zoom calls - gives them something to do and also reminds them about daycare, their friends and teachers too.

Parent

My daughter Trisha is doing great!. She only comes to the hui on Thursday and Friday because I work the other days. She really enjoys them though and especially loves saying the karakia and dancing. It’s great to have these huis as she can also see her friends who she misses dearly. I try and keep her and Tanush entertained but it’s hard work so I love the play/art and craft ideas you guys send through. Amazing work ladies!

What we're proud of

Read our latest ERO report Read our latest ERO report e-portfolio e-portfolio 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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Our rituals at the centre

An important ritual we do throughout the centre, is we say a karakia together, before we start our kai. A Karakia is a blessing of our food in Te Reo Maori.

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