BestStart Styx Mill  

BestStart Styx Mill (formerly EduKids Styx Mill) provides quality education and care in a specially designed centre in Northwood. Our teachers do more than just care for tamariki, we focus on supporting their development and learning. We work with families to support their hopes and dreams, to ensure their child's individual routines are supported, helping create a smooth transition into centre life.

Our Vision “BestStart Styx Mill, where every child can be the best they can be!”

We have three fantastic classrooms catering for children of different age groups:

Kakano room:  We cater for children from 3 months to 2 years, we offer a inviting indoor area with a large inviting outside area where tamariki are supported and nurtured by a team of teachers. In our Kakano room your infant or toddler will be provided with a range of resources and support to develop independence, build on their physical skills, learn how to positively interact with others and learn both verbal and non-verbal communication skills. All tamariki work to strengthen their independence for self-help skills. Routines are the heart of the room for the tamariki.

Tipu Room: We cater for children age 2 years to 3.5 years, we continue to strengthen the tamariki independence as well as support their individual interests and educational needs. We pride ourselves on flexibility and meeting each child's needs. Our programme also offers a range of regular experiences in music, art, group times, story times and much more. Our teachers do more than just care for your child, they focus on how to support their development and learning.

Pihinga Room: We cater for children aged 3.5 to 6 year olds, within this room we continue to celebrate your child on their learning journey. The tamariki help make up our programme on a daily basis as we look at what they are interested in learning about and support them on their adventure to learn. We work with families and children to make sure the process to school is smooth for all involved, this is supported by our Before School Ready initiative.

What makes us different?

• All our environments are designed to be age appropriate and stimulating
• Both our under two and over two year old outdoor play spaces are very large making them fantastic spaces for physical development and exploration
• The centre also has a gym where children can do physical activities within small groups supported by a teacher
• Our team of qualified and experienced teachers provide and maintain a respectful centre where you will be happy to leave your children, knowing they will receive the highest quality care and education
• We will inquire about your hopes and dreams for your child as well as their routine to make a smooth transition into our centre
• Centre will surprise the whanau with special days and events that the children can be part of. Special celebrations are supported within the centre
• Nutritional morning and afternoon teas as well as providing breakfast
• Ample off street parking