BestStart Tory Street

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Phone (04) 385 8966
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Where we are

139 Tory Street Te Aro Wellington 6011

Opening hours

Monday7.30am - 5.45pm
Tuesday7.30am - 5.45pm
Wednesday7.30am - 5.45pm
Thursday7.30am - 5.45pm
Friday7.30am - 5.45pm

BestStart is one of NZ's leading early childcare providers. BestStart Tory Street in Wellington CBD provides affordable, high quality education and award winning childcare for toddlers and preschoolers.

Celebrating universal languages at Beststart Tory Street!

At BestStart Tory Street, we embrace and celebrate the diverse languages and cultures that enrich our community, fostering an inclusive environment where every child’s unique background is valued and respected. We bring together children, whanau and teachers from the many cultures of our city. We learn, dream and celebrate together through the universal languages of discovery, music, dance, food, creativity and play. BestStart Tory Street is known for incorporating cultures into our programme.

We are a dynamic early childhood centre nestled in Wellington’s vibrant CBD. Our centre is renowned for its rich cultural diversity and its commitment to integrating various cultural traditions into our learning programme. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience our dedication to embracing and celebrating diversity. We cherish the valuable insights that parents bring about their tamariki, working collaboratively to create meaningful and engaging learning opportunities. Our innovative Set for School programme provides a language-rich environment where tamariki develop essential phonological skills through interactive and enjoyable activities.

Our Team

Our experienced team of kaiako is dedicated to fostering strong, supportive relationships with both tamariki and their whānau. We take pride in our diverse range of interests, which include Creative Arts, Sign Language, Phonological Processes, and Geographical Awareness. These passions enrich our centre’s programme and contribute to a nurturing, visually appealing environment that supports every child’s development and well-being.

What We Offer

20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required
Set for School Programme
Regular Excursions: Our tamariki enjoy regular visits to Mt Cook Primary School

Our Spaces

We have one dedicated classroom and outdoor space for all our tamariki to learn and grow together. Our outdoor space looks out onto the hills of Wellington and allows tamariki to feel a connection to the wider world around them. Our indoor space reflects the cultures and uniqueness of all our families and children so that they always feel welcome and like they belong here.

Tuaka Teina

Ages 2-5 years old

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Matariki at BestStart Tory Street

Quality Service Award 2023

Come learn with BestStart Tory Street!

kind words from our parents

Parent

The team of ladies have been more than great help with my son being new to early years it has been a hard road for him to adjust. They have been patient and he now looks forward to going. When I go to pick up my son I’m greeted in Maori which I find really good about that. They are very culturally aware, they have all nationalities there and teach the kids about the different cultures which is awesome.

Parent

The centre is doing an excellent job. My daughter is progressing every day. The teachers are very supportive, helpful and warm and it is so nice to see the stories and see what our kids do when they are at their second home.

Parent

Staff are friendly and very good in maintaining communication and updating kids improvements to family. After sending my child to the centre he feels confident in English, he is learning the language very well there. Additionally my child is quiet and takes time to open up to new persons, but the staff made him so comfortable there that he loves to go.

Parent

We want you to you know how grateful we are to have you all as Akithma’s teacher for the last two and a half years. Thank you for creating and environment of enthusiasm for learning, appreciation for growing and room for making mistakes along the way for Akithma. We were happily looking at her growing as a knowledgeable, confident person. We are really happy that Akithma had the best teachers in her early childhood education. On the way home from school on her last day, Akithma said “Ohhh I am never going to see Sarah-Rose baby or Kyla growing up or Jess’ next cat book” I think that is more than enough to show that you are a second family to her.

Parent

We like how the BestStart team work towards our child's growth, mental and emotional development, and wellbeing. It is really nice to see how they keep us posted and involve the family in various occasions. I appreciate how teachers share the learning plans and show how the goals are achieved. Most importantly I feel assured that my little one is receiving the best care, love, and education filled with play.

Parent

My child is always excited to come back to the centre. One day, she just act like a teacher to her little brother and asking us when he will come to school too. It tells us that she is happy at the centre. Story Park is awesome. We have something to look back on when the kids grow up, unlike in my time.

Parent

I really appreciate their effort and the caring. My daughter loves to go. BestStart give the best to my daughter.

Parent

I was glad this was the place I chose to send my daughter. My husband and I, are thankful for the admin, for her consideration to let our daughter join the family even in the earliest schedule. My child was having a tough transition back to school but as the days go by, my daughter is comfortable there now and I can say they really exceeded my expectations. They treat the children great as if they were their own. What I also like about BestStart is they want to make sure the kids are fed healthy food like veggies and fruits. This place is great for your children to learn and grow. The staff are great, kind and professional. I would recommend BestStart Tory Street to other people I know.