BestStart Kapiti Road
BestStart Kapiti Road provides a Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum for tamariki aged 2-5 years in the beautiful township of Paraparaumu Beach. We are conveniently located on Kapiti Road and open from 7.30am to 5.30pm, with full and part time sessions available, making us perfect for commuting families and those needing flexible care.
At BestStart Kapiti Road, we use the Reggio Emilia philosophy to enhance children's learning!
We love being locals and take great pride in our town! We are conveniently located on Kapiti Road right in the heart of all the action, near the airport, dance school and vets. We embrace the history of Paraparaumu Beach and it's namesake, although 200 years ago it may have been a place of scraps, we have turned that into treasure! Our community is very important to us which is why we do weekly walking excursions to help foster a feeling of belonging for all of those in our centre.
We want tamariki in our centre not only to flourish while they are with us, but for far beyond when they leave us. This is why we focus on emotional regulation, social competence and strive for children to always be happy, feel heard, be proud of who they are and have input in decision-making.
We have a strong emphasis on the development of responsive, reciprocal, respectful partnerships between children and our community. At Kapiti Rd our children are researcher and our curriculum focuses on promoting enquiry, collaborative learning opportunities, and exploring each child’s emerging interests. Curiosity, confidence, creativity, exploration and collaboration are encouraged.
Our Team
We are a small but tight-knit team, lead by our passionate Centre Manager, who is driving our Reggio Emilia curriculum. We are a resourceful and creative bunch who love using our skills and knowledge to provide tamariki with the best learning environment possible.
What We Offer
- 20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required
- Experienced tight-knit team of passionate teachers
- Get Set for School Programme
Our Spaces
Our Reggio Emilia inspired philosophy means we believe that the environment plays an important role in a child's ability to learn. Not only do our play spaces need to be safe and developmentally appropriate, we also strive for them to be warm, inviting and to provoke curiosity by reflecting children's interests. We also value the use of nature and recycled items in all our environments as there is a lot of valuable learning incorporated through these elements.
Reggio Emilia Inspired Approach
What is Reggio Emilia?
Our Classroom
(2-5 year olds)
Video Gallery
kind words from our parents
What we're proud of
e-Portfolios
Most Trusted Childcare
Quality Service Award
Set for School
BestStart Educare Governing Organisation Report