BestStart St Lukes

In the Hiwa I te Rangi Room, we create a warm and nurturing space for our precious infants. Our qualified and specialised kaiako are dedicated to providing a loving environment where each child feels cherished and secure. We foster a sense of belonging and community, recognising the unique qualities of every pēpi.

Personalised support:
We tailor our approach to support each child's growth, following a calm and consistent daily rhythm and working closely with whānau to ensure smooth transitions and meaningful care.

Respect for individuality:
We honour each child's natural rhythms and routines, ensuring they feel valued, supported and confident as they explore and grow.

Our Waitā Room is designed for energetic and curious toddlers who are ready to explore the world around them. Here, learning is fun, active and full of adventure.

Curiosity at play:
Our kaiako spark curiosity by providing a wide range of engaging learning experiences that encourage discovery, exploration and imaginative play.

Growing confident communicators:
With a print-rich environment and intentional language experiences, we support tamariki to build strong communication skills. We also foster growing independence by encouraging self-help skills and offering opportunities to learn through hands-on play.

The Matariki Room offers an incredible learning experience, designed to nurture independence and potential in each child. Children learn to play alongside others and enjoy collaborations and togetherness in the group.

Purposeful Learning: Children engage in activities that promote essential skills, providing opportunities for social and emotional competency.
Fun and Learning: Our skilled teachers integrate literacy and numeracy into enjoyable experiences that foster a love for learning.

In the Matariki Preschool Room, tamariki confidently prepare for their school journey in a supportive and enriching environment. Our Set for School programme nurtures independence and emotional regulation, helping children feel ready and excited for the next stage of learning. We also offer transition visits to local primary schools, giving children the chance to become familiar with new environments, friends and kaiako before they begin school.

Celebrating diversity:
Tamariki engage in rich literacy experiences, including story time and meaningful conversations that build their understanding of the world. We value strong partnerships with whānau and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, cultures and identities that make our community special.

Building essential skills:
Our focus on resilience, curiosity and kindness helps children develop important lifelong skills. Through intentional learning in literacy, numeracy and communication, tamariki gain confidence, independence and a strong foundation for success at school and beyond.