BestStart Waitangirua
About the Business
Welcome to BestStart Waitangirua! Located in the heart of Waitangirua, Porirua, our institution is dedicated to supporting all our tamariki (children) to be their best. We believe in celebrating each child's uniqueness and helping them develop a sense of pride in who they are.
Our convenient location on Button Lane makes dropping off and picking up your child a breeze. We are situated in a community rich in diversity, offering a wealth of exciting learning opportunities. We embrace this diversity and see it as an integral part of our center's identity.
At BestStart Waitangirua, we strongly believe that the relationships with our parents and whānau (extended family) are at the heart of center life. As a member of our whānau, you can expect your child to receive the care, encouragement, and attention they need to prepare them for a happy, well-balanced, and positive future. We see growing heroes as a partnership between our center and your family.
We love being part of the Waitangirua neighborhood and actively engage with the community. You'll often find us out on adventures, exploring what our community has to offer. We also give back to the local community heroes who support us. Currently, we have the Hauora Kai Co-op Eastside using our community room every Tuesday to prepare healthy kai (food) for the neighborhood. This initiative, run by Wesley Wellington Mission, allows us to extend our impact beyond our center.
Our center is divided into different rooms to cater to the unique needs of each age group. The Harakeke Room provides a calm and stimulating environment for our babies to thrive in, with caring and respectful kaiako (teachers) who build trust with your baby. Our large outdoor green environment allows babies to explore at their own pace and height.
The Awarua Room is home to our toddler whānau, where they are encouraged to explore, learn about their world, and increase their independence. Our kaiako are sensitive to their needs and provide a supportive environment. The outdoor space is designed to cater to their active curiosity and developing needs.
In the Rereroa Room, our pre-schoolers are encouraged to think, problem solve, discuss, take calculated risks, and develop independence, social, and leadership skills. We also foster relationships between older and younger tamariki, as we believe these interactions are valuable for both parties.
Don't hesitate to come and meet us at BestStart Waitangirua! We would love to spend time with you and your child. Our center has received positive feedback from parents who appreciate the friendliness, positive vibes, cleanliness, and variety of learning objects we provide. Many parents have seen their children become more confident and sociable, with noticeable progress in their learning. We strive to create a calm and comfortable atmosphere for both children and parents.
We also take pride in organizing special events and activities. For example, on April 25th, we honored those who fought for our freedom by inviting a special guest from the NZ Army to our center. He spoke to us in his full uniform, providing a memorable experience for our tamariki.
BestStart Waitangirua is where your child can learn, play, and grow. We are committed to providing an awesome learning environment and ensuring that your child receives the best care possible. Join our whānau and experience the BestStart difference in Waitangirua.
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Location & Phone number
3 Button Lane, Waitangirua, Porirua, Wellington 5024, New Zealand
Hours open
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"Our daughter tried another kindercare and didn't like it at all. Couldn't settle in for 2 weeks and we had to eventually took her out. We tried this branch of BestStart and it was completely different experience. Harekeke room staff has been amazing and very supportive throughout the transition period. My daughter has started enjoying her time at kindy and can't explain in word what a relief it was after the devastating experience with the first kindercare. This is out of the way from Aotea. However, very happy to drive extra 5 kms to see that smile on the daughter's face."
"Great staff! Great service! Was so worried being first time mum about putting my child into daycare but can comfortably go to work knowing that she is learning and enjoying herself. Loads of washing to do but shows she's having lots of fun! Highly Recommend!"
"The Waitangirua Community Kindy has been fantastic in transitioning my boy from home life to day care. All of the teachers are kind, caring and have made such a strong bond with my son that I wonder why I was ever apprehensive about putting him into day care in the first place. He really enjoys his time and I appreciate the constant updates on how he is learning and growing. My husband and I have made great relationships with the teachers and we are confident that we couldnt have chosen a better family to help us raise our son (and future children). Thank you!"
"I am a first time mum of a little girl; She started at Community Kindy Warspite in April this year, in the under 2s (Harakeke room). All the staff are welcoming and accommodating, I experienced this first hand during "our" settling visits. It took ME a few weeks to adjust to the upcoming change for my little one, and throughout the time I spent at the centre (settling in baby) I got to see the staff at work. They (the staff) are always attentive and although they are very busy they always seem to have time to cater to the individual needs of the children (whether it be a cuddle or a child's need to show them something they've accomplished). We arrive everyday to a warm welcome and leave at the end of the day feeling confident that my little girl was in great hands. It's a hidden gem on Warspite Avenue, I would have never known it was there. I searched for months to find a centre that provided a safe learning environment as well as a caring environment for my daughter. I leave confident everyday that she's in good hands and that her daily needs are being met."
"My son Mason has been apart of kindy life since October 2016. His confidence has grown so much and is establishing friendships with children and the teachers. The team are so welcoming and are so passionate and dedicated to the care of the children. Mason enjoys his days so much that myself or my partner generally have to drag him out. It's a pretty reassuring feeling when leaving the centre knowing your child is happy and will be a sad day when we do leave. I totally recommend any family to come along and experience it for yourself."
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