BestStart Glenfield  

BestStart Glenfield, formerly ABC Glenfield, is a quality childcare centre with strong links to the local Glenfield community and schools. We provide care for children aged 3 months to 5 years, with age appropriate classrooms, resources and environments that encourage our tamariki to grow and develop fundamental, lifelong skills before leaving for primary school.

We provide all tamariki with a nurturing and challenging environment that is safe and clean. We respect and celebrate diversity and acknowledge that every tamariki brings their own interests, experiences and strengths to the centre. Our team is passionate about early childhood education and take part in regular professional learning opportunities to continue their own learning to provide our children with the very best education and care.

The Te Atawhai and Te Pihinga Rooms are designed for tamariki from 3 months to two years. Our philosophy in our infants area takes inspiration from the RIE philosophy and provides an environment that is strong in respect, belonging, and exploration. We follow a primary caregiving routine with the aim of providing a seamless transition for both tamariki and whanau. Each child’s development is beautifully recorded in their individual learning journeys.

The Te Puawai Room is designed for tamariki from 2 years to around 3. This area supports tamariki as they grow and develop their communication and social skills. The classroom is designed for open-ended exploration and the development of relationships with teachers and peers, giving the opportunity for our tamariki to learn with and alongside others.

The Te Whakakaha and Te Tutika Rooms are designed for children 3 years and over. We believe our tamariki are confident and capable learners, and as teachers we encourage them to grow their skills to be independent and confident in all areas of the curriculum.  Our unique Be School Ready initiative has been developed to ensure that tamariki leave our centre as confident, capable learners who are prepared for the next step in their education journey. The tamariki in this area have the opportunity to experience primary school before they start with regular visits to Manuka Primary School to spend time in the library, attend assembly, and use the playground.