BestStart Wattle Downs

134 Coxhead Road, Manurewa, Auckland 2103 View on map

09 267 4731

Mon - Fri 7:00am to 6:00pm

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At BestStart Wattle Downs, tamariki are at the heart of what we do!

We are proud of our strong partnerships with parents, whānau, and the wider community.


We believe it is important to have a strong connection between home and centre and that we support each other so that children can achieve positive learning and growth. We understand and support the aspirations of whaanau (families), which play an essential role in their tamaiti (child) learning and development. We work closely with all families to achieve this together.

We celebrate each child's unique identity, language, and culture through various awareness days, festivals, and events. We focus a lot of our curriculum on "Learning through Play!" empowering children and supporting them in making their own choices as they build their social skills.

We offer a free pickup and drop-off service, which is available for families who need it. Your child's safety is our top priority. Our vans are fitted with safety-approved car seats, and Wendy, our experienced and reliable driver, takes excellent care of all children on board.

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Why Choose Us?

Point Check IconFresh, healthy, nutritious meals and snacks provided throughout the day
Point Check IconRegular excursions into our community
Point Check IconSupportive transitions into and throughout the centre
Point Check IconSettling visits
Point Check Icon20 hours free for 3-5-year-olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required
Point Check IconAn experienced tight-knit team of passionate teachers
Point Check IconFree pick up and drop off service available

Kind words from parents

"Best Start Wattle Downs has been absolutely amazing with our little lady. From before she was enrolled, and we were doing visits, I felt both our daughter and I were very welcome by the team. The centre is bright and tidy (as much as possible with kids) and the team members in the preschool and infant room are friendly and welcoming. Seeing how the team in the infant room responded to the kids as well as got down to their level to play and be involved really sold me on sending our daughter there. She has fully settled in now and is always in a happy mood when she’s picked up."
Pam
"I can’t say enough good things about BestStart Wattle Downs Day Care! The staff is incredibly nurturing and dedicated, creating a warm and engaging environment for the kids. My child has thrived both socially and academically since starting here. The facilities are clean, well-maintained, and full of stimulating activities that encourage creativity and exploration. I appreciate the strong communication from the teachers, who provide regular updates on my child’s progress. It's clear they genuinely care about each child’s development. I highly recommend BestStart Wattle Downs to any parent looking for a safe and loving place for their little ones!"
Mad
"My kids started 1 month ago and they are happy and enthusiastic to go to Kindy everyday. Lovely team and home like environment."
Delilah