BestStart Te Awamutu

BestStart Te Awamutu early learning centre is open weekdays from 7.30am to 5.30pm, only closing for public holidays. We have two specialised learning areas to support the changing developmental needs of our tamariki as they grow as well as a project room for indepth inquiry learning.

At BestStart Te Awamutu we nurture the communities youngest!

We nurture our communities youngest, supporting them in their growth and allowing each child to blossom in their own unique way. 

Here at BestStart Te Awamutu We believe the community plays an integral part of our early childhood centre and curriculum. We foster reciprocal relationships through participating in excursions and nurturing relationships with our local community organisations.

At our centre you will find a welcoming, warm atmosphere where whānau and the community play an important part in centre life. We love to celebrate all the cultures and acknowledge their importance. From Matariki celebrations to movie nights, visits from our local police to exploring at the park, we never miss an opportunity to make connections that help our children grow strong and proud of who they are and where they are from.

Our tamariki are nurtured as they make connections and establish their roots, getting ready for learning. In partnership with whānau, we tend to their needs, embracing their uniqueness and the diversity they bring. Our families have so much to offer and we embrace their skills and wisdom, incorporating their insights and knowledge into our learning programme.

Our Team

At our centre we believe that the role of the teacher is to excite the natural curiosity of children.

We are a small but close team with each teacher bringing their own unique skills to the table. Being able to communicate with new families and in home languages is important to us and we are lucky to have a teacher from China, fluent in Mandarin and a teacher from the Philippines who is fluent int Filipino, Cebuano and Waray Waray.

With regular professional development and learning from one another we are consistently upskilling to provide the best possible care and education to our BestStart Te Awamutu 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
• Flexible hours offering a variety of 4 hour sessions, short days and full days.
• Get Set for School programme

Our Spaces

BestStart Te Awamutu is a well-established early childhood education centre with two specialised learning areas, that are developmentally appropriate and designed to inspire and encourage our learner's exploration through the 16 areas of play.