BestStart Te Atatu Peninsula
At BestStart Te Atatu Peninsula, we live by our vision Where Aroha Leads. When you first walk into the centre you will be welcomed by our experienced and inclusive team. Our team is here to support you with information, enrolment, and making the decision to join our centre whanau and start your child's learning journey with us!
Our environment is designed with separate indoor and outdoor areas for infants, toddlers and children to cater to their developing learning needs. This allows us to provide new learning opportunities for all age groups. Our families love that our teachers (Kaiako) have expertise in their chosen age groups. We offer sessions, short days and full days, both part time and full time over the week.
Our youngest children are nurtured in the Tui room. The peaceful and loving environment of Tui room helps children settle and develop a sense of belonging. We ensure the space is calm and by really getting to know each child and family, each child’s care routines are supported and their interests stimulated through many fun and exciting activities.
Walking into the Kea room you will see our curious and bright toddlers busy with their learning activities. Discovering with their senses means getting in there and messy – loving the waterplay, gardening exploration and art supplies. It may look like play however they are busy building social skills so they understand how their world works alongside others. We plan, support and educate our curious group through an individual focus to allow children to grow and learn at their own pace.
You will hear the excitement from the Kiwi and Moa rooms preschool as you approach. Working in groups on projects, our incredible preschoolers are becoming their own people, and discovering their own interests. Our Be School Ready initiative is carefully designed to support children’s next big learning step when they move to primary school. We support parents and children as they develop the skills and attitudes for being a lifelong learner. We connect with them regularly to ensure children are familiar with staff and the transition to school is streamlined.
We invite you to come and see how we can help your child become capable, confident, independent and ultimately ready for school.
For more information about the specific fees for your centre, please contact us directly (09) 834 9669 / teatatupeninsula@best-start.org You might be eligible for support paying their childcare fees. For more information click here.
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