BestStart North Harbour  

BestStart North Harbour, formerly EduKids Albany, is located in Westfield Albany. Our children develop and learn in a warm and nurturing environment, where they are respected and encouraged to be active and guide their own learning and development. This learning and development takes place with support from experienced teachers who work closely with you and your child to ensure that we provide the best possible care and education during their early years.

What makes us different

• The infant and toddlers environment includes a baby nest to support the growth and development of our youngest children
• Primary care givers in our infants and toddlers room
• Child focused by working closely with and fostering relationships with parents and whanau
• Our pre-school room supports your child to become independent and confident in their abilities
• Our Be School Ready initiative develops the skills needed to ensure a smooth transition to school

Our centre and learning spaces

BestStart North Harbour  cares for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. Your child will be looked after first in our Ara Tūhura room from 3 months up to 2.5 years, where they will then have visits to ensure a smooth transition to our Ara Tipu room.

We value working in partnership with whānau (families) and children through building respectful and trusting relationships. This includes focusing on children as individuals by developing a learning journey specific to their needs and interests. Through interactions with our teachers and our stimulating environment, children are encouraged to explore and develop their social skills, communication, curiosity and confidence.

BestStart North Harbour also has a learning focus based around creative arts. This is evident in how visual arts, music, movement and dance are incorporated into curriculum areas such as numeracy, literacy, science and outdoor play. Our friendly and approachable teachers take pride in making a positive difference in their lives by being role models.