BestStart Lambie Drive

11 Lambie Drive, Manukau, Auckland 2104 View on map

09 261 1048

Mon - Fri 7:30am to 6:00pm

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Where Roots and Relationships Grow

At BestStart Lambie Drive, we’re inspired by the story of Papatoetoe — “the place where toetoe grows.” Just like the toetoe, we help children grow strong, resilient, and confident, ready to thrive in every season of their learning journey.

More Than Childcare, A Whānau

We believe tamariki learn best in a place where they feel safe, loved, and valued. Our caring teachers create welcoming spaces that celebrate culture, encourage kindness, and build confidence.

Belonging at the Heart

When you join BestStart Lambie Drive, you join a whānau. We work closely with families, celebrate each child’s uniqueness, and create strong connections with our community. Together, we live our vision: “My strength is not as an individual, but as a collective.

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Why Choose Us?

Point Check IconNutritious provided meals and snacks from our centre cook
Point Check IconCentral location near public transport in the heart of Manukau
Point Check Icon20 hours free for 3-5 year olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required

Kind words from parents

"BestStart Lambie Drive is very supportive of Arya in her learning and development. From learning new words, songs and commands to growing her social skills, I've found the teachers awesome. They always do different activities to help stimulate the children's development and are always encouraging them to try new things. I find the teachers here really hands on, and like second parents to my girl. Not only do they give her nutritious meals and quality sleep time, and keep her generally healthy with her nappy changes and keeping her nose from running, they genuinely care about her wellbeing. I always see them cuddling her and doing one on one activities which makes me feel like I'm leaving her in a safe environment. Yes, she loves going to kindy every day. She loves her friends and her teachers and all the fun stuff they get up to. I think the teachers are really hands on with the kids at Lambie Drive and they also interact with families as well. Were often invited for special event morning teas with other parents which makes it feel like a really family focused centre."
Claire
"Ashley has been attending BestStart Lambie for over an year now and she is having the best creative times. Being the only child she was a very shy kid but now she’s expressing her feeling and have learned a lot of communication skills. she has developed and improved her coordination and motor skills. The teachers have looked after Ashley very well. When she started to attend preschool she didn’t knew how to hold spoon and in less than a week she started to eat by herself . Within 6 months of her starting school with the help of teachers I managed to toilet train her."
Arishma
"Beststart Lambie Drive has continuously provided great support in my children’s learning and development. My daughter aged 4, comes home teaching her younger sibling new songs and telling of stories about how fun filled her day was at the centre. The teachers provide excellent care, I am pleased with the way they assist my children with their personal hygiene and eating. They’re very friendly and very easy to communicate with. Yes, both my children 4 and 2 attend the centre 5 days a week. They look forward to go each morning, They even refuse to come home at the end of the day. I would highly recommend this centre to anyone looking to enrol their children in a friendly and well managed centre"
Kim