BestStart Cambridge  

Kia ora and welcome to our beautiful new centre located close to the heart of Cambridge town centre. We have our magnificent awa (river) flowing not far from us and are situated near a fantastic reserve. We’re within walking distance of both the Cambridge and Leamington shops.

We’re ready to partner with you, nurturing and supporting your child’s learning journey. We have three inviting and purposefully created environments for your child to explore. Our teachers are passionate about supporting the unique strengths, talents and interests of your child. We’re spacious enough for our children to have plenty of room, but also fortunate to have shared outdoor play spaces to keep us connected so relationships flourish while we are all enjoying some fresh air!

Our teaching approach values a play-based environment where children can immerse themselves in their own mahi (work). We view each child as already capable and competent and know that your child doesn’t just need to be prepared for school, they need to be prepared for life! Building resilience, the ability to resolve challenges with creative thinking, and being able to work collaboratively with others are are a priority for us to support your child to develop.

Our Nursery room is a home away from home for our infants where they are nurtured and cared for with respect and love. Your child will have their special someone here in the centre, who will be responsive to their individual rhythms and will support them through all their care routines, such as feeding, sleeping, and changing. This primary person will also provide reassurance and support as your child develops their sense of belonging and feels comfortable moving away to explore.

Our Toddler room is where our 2-3 year olds are given time to grow their emerging independence. We support them to widen their experience of the world, grow their vocabulary and engage in co-operative play with their peers. We continue to follow the children’s rhythms and maintain un-hurried practices.

Our Pre-School room is our inviting and exciting space for our oldest children. Play continues to be your child’s first and most important way of learning and they’re able to make independent choices about where and how this unfolds. Through skilled interactions and support from their teachers your child will be provided with further opportunities to increase the complexity of their play and think more deeply about the world around them.

We invite you to take the time to come and see us, have a chat and share your vision for your child’s care and education. We hope to see you here soon.