BestStart Tironui Road

FOAM
Tironui - 3 in whare
Tironui - holding hands
Tironui - coloured skirts
PICNIC
SMILING
Tironui - feeding dinosaur
Tironui - whare
BLOCKS
Tironui - blue paint
PAINT
Tironui - 2 girls puzzle
Tironui - boat
Tironui - reading in teepee
BestStart Tironui Road is an early learning centre located in Takanini, close to Papakura. We provide high-quality early education and award-winning childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Located in the heart of Takanini, BestStart Tironui Road offers a spacious and nurturing environment for children’s growth and learning. Our local curriculum is deeply rooted in the history of the area, drawing inspiration from Chief Takanini, who supported his people through peacemaking and the provision of local produce. We focus on serving and supporting our tamariki and whanau through maanakitanga, whanaungatanga, and aroha, ensuring a strong sense of community. Our multicultural team is dedicated to enhancing children’s mana, culture, identity, and sense of belonging, celebrating diversity through language weeks, graduations, and whanau huis.

Our Team

Our tight-knit, multicultural team is passionate about providing personalised care and education, supporting children’s growth through meaningful interactions and teachable moments. We prioritise strong relationships to foster a sense of belonging and to nurture each child’s potential.

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
  • A focus on whanaungatanga, celebrating diverse cultures through language weeks, graduations, and whanau huis

Our Spaces

Our centre caters to all age groups with dedicated spaces that foster growth and independence:

  • Infants (under 2 years): Nurturing environment with a focus on early development
  • Toddlers and Preschoolers: Spacious areas for exploration and hands-on learning through play and interaction

Video Gallery

Quality Service Award 2023

kind words from our parents

Parent

Great staff, great culture! I love walking in there every morning seeing what has been placed on the tables for their learning day.

Parent

The communication from staff about my child's day, the record keeping around toileting, naps and open access to curriculum and menus has always impressed me

Parent

The staff are welcoming our tamariki at the door, food is provided which saves me time and money, my son feels safe and always wants to go to school.

Parent

BestStart Tironui have never let me down, the staff always hear me out and provide practical and emotionally sensitive solutions.

Parent

BestStart Tironui have shown the commitment and the care of the children that attend the daycare. The staff are friendly and committed to provide the best care, health and wellbeing for all children. They are in a safe and loving environment which helps parents continue there day without stress and ongoing day to day care while children are growing developing and learning new skills every day. BestStart Tironui would be recommended by myself and family with no hesitations as staff at BestStart Tironui provide the best care and happy environment that is required".

Parent

I and my child is happy for your care and service . You providing excellent service. Thanks!

Parent

I love how you are taking care of my daughter. Staff are really friendly and I am confident they are doing a good job with Sofia. Thank you!

Parent

Happy, friendly and knowledgeable staff who are always willing to stop and have a chat. I love watching how they interact with the children and provide a wide range of learning opportunities for engagement.

Parent

My twins have been well loved and cared for for the past several years, and well equipped for school thanks BestStart Tironui.

Parent

Staff is really friendly and helpful. I love to see how happy my daughter goes to school every morning!

LATEST STORIES FROM OUR BLOG

Painting time

​Here in the Ruaumoko room, the children have been enjoying many painting experiences.

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March Celebrations!

This is how we love to celebrate special events at Tironui.

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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori celebrations

​This year we celebrated Te Wiki o te Reo Māori during the week of 11th September until the 18th of September 2023.

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