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Hawera - Hawera
BestStart South Road
Here at BestStart South Road we have a full day centre as well as a Sessional Kindy for our families to choose from. We're open right through the school holidays and have a range of flexible times to suit every family.
Together We Play, We Grow, We Learn
We celebrate the rich diversity our children and families bring to centre life. We come together as one close knit community where kindness and respect is at the heart of centre life. Our warm, inviting environment embraces love and relationships and is full of kindness.
At BestStart South Rd our Full Day Centre is open from 7.30am to 5.15pm and offers full, short and half days. For families who prefer sessions, our Sessional Kindy has 3 session times available: 8.30am -2.30pm, 8.45am to 2.45pm and 9.00am to 3.00pm.
Community focus - Children are connected to the Hawera community, helping them to understand their place in the wider world and appreciate all their community has to offer. We’re actively engaged in our community life and go on regular excursions to meet the locals and spread happiness. We believe giving back to the community and a smile and song goes along way. We invite extended whanau to all centre events and are developing our very own community garden.
Our great outdoors - We are lucky to have a mature and natural playground where green grass grows, and fresh produce picked. Our large natural, and adventurous outdoor environment is more than big enough to kick a ball. It also provides challenges and opportunities for exploration. Children go on endless jungle hunts to discover the real-life world. Natural trees become a fantastic living place for many bugs and insects which the children love to hunt and investigate, experiencing science and how to care for the real-life animals.
Kindness - Kindness is a behaviour we value and incorporate into everything we do. Our community displays kindness to us through donations and time; our whanau through sharing meals with us, recommending us in the community and building meaningful relationships with us. Our tamariki help one another, support and encourage their friends and lend a hand to hold or a hug.“Kindness is doing what you can, where you are, with what you have”.
Who is BestStart?
BestStart is for families who want more from early-childhood education. Safe, nurturing and educationally focused, we’re committed to growing caring people with curious minds.
Together we teach, learn and nurture.
Our vision is to work in partnership with families, whanau and communities to enable children to achieve their learning potential.
Ko tō mātou tirohanga hei mahi ngātahi i te taha o ngā whānau me ngā hāpori, kia āwhinatia ngā tamariki, kia tū pito mata ai rāatou, hei rangatira mō āpōpō.
We are committed to being a progressive and responsive leader in early-childhood education. We do this by enhancing our services, investing in our people, developing our support structure and continuously improving the educational outcomes and experiences of our children, families and the communities we serve.
Some facts:
- We’re licensed to educate and care for 15,000 full-time children daily.
- 18,000 families use BestStart services annually.
- We have over 270 centres nationwide located from Whangarei to Invercargill.
- Each centre is managed by a Centre Manager who is supported by a local Area Manager. This gives our centre teams ongoing quality training and support.
- Te Whāriki, the world-wide acclaimed national early childhood education curriculum, is used in all centres.
- We have over 4500 permanent teachers nationally. Over 90% of our permanent teaching staff are either fully qualified with a diploma or bachelor of teaching (ECE) or higher, or are in training. These figures are very high by national standards within the ECE sector.
- We provide a two-year Advice and Guidance Programme for all recently certified teachers, providing further mentoring and training. This gives strong support for teachers from provisional registration to full teacher registration with the NZ Teachers Council.
- We regularly spend around $4 million on teacher training per annum.
We’re for children
At our heart is our commitment and passion for children. Central to this belief is our focus on the holistic development of children. We support children to explore the world around them, learning through relationships, creating a love of learning in an ever-changing world. Exploration, friendship and fun are part of the journey.
We’re for good
BestStart is a registered charity owned by the Wright Family Foundation. We support initiatives and programmes within BestStart and the wider early-childhood education sector (ECE) that support good outcomes for all children. We do this because we want to make a positive difference to the lives of all children.
Innovation leads us
At BestStart, innovation guides our thinking. We advocate positive change for learners through our research and practice. We’re proud to be thought leaders within ECE, openly challenging ourselves to think differently to provide the best for our children, families and staff.
We’re responsive
Our centres reflect their children, staff and communities. We celebrate individuality, uniqueness and diversity, encouraging a spirit of empathy, understanding and collaboration. Through our responsive relationships and our curriculum, we support learners to choose their own path.
Our people matter
At BestStart people come first. When we grow and develop our people, everyone benefits. We strive for whakamana/empowerment, nurturing a culture of excellence with engaged, talented professionals. Their commitment, skill and passion light our way.
Licensed for
44 children
Hawera - Hawera
BestStart Pacey Avenue
BestStart Pacey Ave is a beautiful childcare centre with a passionate teaching team committed to providing learning experiences that meet the needs of every child.
Let the uniqueness of the child guide our work
Mo te ahurei o te tamaiti ngā mahi e ārahi
At BestStart Pacey Avenue parents/family/whānau are extremely important to us. We nurture the individual needs of every family, providing support and encouraging families to share their aspirations. Individual cultural identity is hugely significant in our centre and working closely with whānau allows us to understand each family’s unique whakapapa.
BestStart Pacey Ave also offers:
- Opportunities for exploration of our local community with the Hub park at the back of our centre, and close proximity to the CBD, surrounding schools and the local park
- Natural, open ended resources to encourage children’s developing imagination and creativity
- Delicious, nutritious, meals cooked onsite – with a great menu that caters for all food preferences, allergies and intolerances
- Large outdoor environments that provide challenges and opportunities for exploration for children of all ages
- Whanau groups for children under the age of 2 – following children’s individual routines and cues
- Individual portfolios and e-portfolios documenting your child’s interests, learning, milestones and experiences during their time here
- An environment that fosters and encourages parent involvement
Our unique Be School Ready initiative has been developed to ensure that children leave the centre as confident, capable learners.
We would love to show you around our wonderful centre, so please feel free to call in any time for a tour, or contact us today to schedule a visit time that suits you.
Who is BestStart?
BestStart is for families who want more from early-childhood education. Safe, nurturing and educationally focused, we’re committed to growing caring people with curious minds.
Together we teach, learn and nurture.
Our vision is to work in partnership with families, whanau and communities to enable children to achieve their learning potential.
Ko tō mātou tirohanga hei mahi ngātahi i te taha o ngā whānau me ngā hāpori, kia āwhinatia ngā tamariki, kia tū pito mata ai rāatou, hei rangatira mō āpōpō.
We are committed to being a progressive and responsive leader in early-childhood education. We do this by enhancing our services, investing in our people, developing our support structure and continuously improving the educational outcomes and experiences of our children, families and the communities we serve.
Some facts:
- We’re licensed to educate and care for 15,000 full-time children daily.
- 18,000 families use BestStart services annually.
- We have over 270 centres nationwide located from Whangarei to Invercargill.
- Each centre is managed by a Centre Manager who is supported by a local Area Manager. This gives our centre teams ongoing quality training and support.
- Te Whāriki, the world-wide acclaimed national early childhood education curriculum, is used in all centres.
- We have over 4500 permanent teachers nationally. Over 90% of our permanent teaching staff are either fully qualified with a diploma or bachelor of teaching (ECE) or higher, or are in training. These figures are very high by national standards within the ECE sector.
- We provide a two-year Advice and Guidance Programme for all recently certified teachers, providing further mentoring and training. This gives strong support for teachers from provisional registration to full teacher registration with the NZ Teachers Council.
- We regularly spend around $4 million on teacher training per annum.
We’re for children
At our heart is our commitment and passion for children. Central to this belief is our focus on the holistic development of children. We support children to explore the world around them, learning through relationships, creating a love of learning in an ever-changing world. Exploration, friendship and fun are part of the journey.
We’re for good
BestStart is a registered charity owned by the Wright Family Foundation. We support initiatives and programmes within BestStart and the wider early-childhood education sector (ECE) that support good outcomes for all children. We do this because we want to make a positive difference to the lives of all children.
Innovation leads us
At BestStart, innovation guides our thinking. We advocate positive change for learners through our research and practice. We’re proud to be thought leaders within ECE, openly challenging ourselves to think differently to provide the best for our children, families and staff.
We’re responsive
Our centres reflect their children, staff and communities. We celebrate individuality, uniqueness and diversity, encouraging a spirit of empathy, understanding and collaboration. Through our responsive relationships and our curriculum, we support learners to choose their own path.
Our people matter
At BestStart people come first. When we grow and develop our people, everyone benefits. We strive for whakamana/empowerment, nurturing a culture of excellence with engaged, talented professionals. Their commitment, skill and passion light our way.
Licensed for
52 children
Hawera - Hawera
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngatiki
Te Kōhanga Reo
The kōhanga reo movement is a unique initiative based on total immersion in Māori language and values with the aim of passing on Māori culture to future generations.
Kōhanga reo emphasise the revitalisation of the culture through te reo Māori and are dependent on the active participation of the whole whānau. The kaupapa of kōhanga reo aims to strengthen whānau capabilities in cultural, social, economic, spiritual and political matters. Education, health and wellbeing are inherent within all aspects of the kaupapa. The prime focus is the whānau – its collective development, growth, accountability and wellbeing set within a Māori cultural context.
Kōhanga reo do not regard tamariki in isolation, but as important members of the whānau. The kōhanga reo philosophy is that tamariki will benefit when whānau successfully operate according to the kaupapa. Tamariki are an integral part of whānau development.
The following key goals are the foundation of te kōhanga reo kaupapa established in 1982:
- total immersion in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga in daily operations
- whānau decision-making, management and responsibility
- accountability
- health and wellbeing of mokopuna and whānau.
The key goals of te kōhanga reo assure that there will be:
- security in te reo Māori
- a supportive, caring environment for mokopuna
- whānau (collective) sharing of responsibilities, knowledge and expertise
- greater respect and appreciation of each other.
Licensed for
30 children
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Community-focused childcare, where the teachers seek to involve families and whānau.
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Hawera - Hawera
Te Kōhanga Reo o Kautu Ki Te Rangi
Te Kōhanga Reo
The kōhanga reo movement is a unique initiative based on total immersion in Māori language and values with the aim of passing on Māori culture to future generations.
Kōhanga reo emphasise the revitalisation of the culture through te reo Māori and are dependent on the active participation of the whole whānau. The kaupapa of kōhanga reo aims to strengthen whānau capabilities in cultural, social, economic, spiritual and political matters. Education, health and wellbeing are inherent within all aspects of the kaupapa. The prime focus is the whānau – its collective development, growth, accountability and wellbeing set within a Māori cultural context.
Kōhanga reo do not regard tamariki in isolation, but as important members of the whānau. The kōhanga reo philosophy is that tamariki will benefit when whānau successfully operate according to the kaupapa. Tamariki are an integral part of whānau development.
The following key goals are the foundation of te kōhanga reo kaupapa established in 1982:
- total immersion in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga in daily operations
- whānau decision-making, management and responsibility
- accountability
- health and wellbeing of mokopuna and whānau.
The key goals of te kōhanga reo assure that there will be:
- security in te reo Māori
- a supportive, caring environment for mokopuna
- whānau (collective) sharing of responsibilities, knowledge and expertise
- greater respect and appreciation of each other.
Licensed for
41 children
Hawera - Hawera
Hawera Kindergarten
At Hawera Kindergarten we believe:
- The paua and it’s beautiful shell inspires our thinking about learners
- The paua needs a healthy environment and time to grow.
- It also needs protection and
- It needs a rock (a firm foundation) to anchor itself to.
- It is often exposed to changes in its environment – tides, weather, water – but survives because of its firm foundation.
- It should be valued for it’s potential as a source of food and the shells beauty.
- It takes time and effort to reveal it’s inner beauty.
Nga mihi ki nga whānau
- Whānau are welcome at kindergarten sessions and events and will be encouraged to contribute in their own way and time, and be involved in the programme and their child’s learning.
- We tautoko whānau in their role as parents/caregivers.
- We recognise and value the skills and experiences whanau can bring to our programme/kindergarten.
- We recognise and value the uniqueness of all whānau.
Nga mihi ki nga taiao
The kindergarten environment:
- Is calm, welcoming, engaging and challenging.
- reflects the creative process of the children’s endeavors and learning.
- inspires, facilitates discoveries and promotes problem solving.
- Conveys knowledge and understanding.
- Is inclusive of all cultures with particular regard to the Māori culture.
We have wonderful park-like grounds where children can run, play, climb, learn and explore
Licensed for
41 children
Hawera - Hawera
Koromiko Kindergarten
At Koromiko Kindergarten:
- We value all members of our community and encourage them to be involved with this nurturing, respectful and enthusiastic learning environment.
- We create many opportunities for children to develop to their full potential, in their own unique way, through spontaneous uninterrupted play, support and guidance.
- We honour our bi-cultural heritage and endeavour to strengthen our knowledge and practice of Te Reo and Tikanga Maori.
- We embrace the many cultures involved in our centre.
- We are passionate that both our indoor and outdoor environments reflect aspects of Papatuanuku, mother earth, through the gifts of nature and natural resources.
- We have a focus on Education for Sustainability that incorporates the principles of “reduce, reuse and recycle”, through gardening, cooking, caring for ourselves and caring for our environment.
Licensed for
37 children
Hawera - Hawera
Tawhiti Kindergarten
What makes Tawhiti Kindergarten special…
- Inclusion is an intricate part of our daily practices. We aspire to promote inclusion through, positive behaviour, positive reciprocal communication, effective listening, and nurture children/family/whānau sense of self and belonging.
- Respect and responsibility underpins our pedagogy teaching practices.
- We have an open door policy where family and whanau are warmly welcomed and invited to participate in our daily programme, whereby we develop reciprocal relationships will all members of our kindergarten.
- We are a diverse team that come together with our own strengths and interests; we work collaboratively sharing our existing knowledge, values, beliefs and ideas.
- As teachers we seek to model a holistic, positive approach to each child’s learning and development which promotes confidence, high self- esteem, independence and happiness.
- We aspire to continually move forward to provide high quality education for children, where teachers and children learn with and alongside each another.
- We have a unique buddy system with Tawhiti primary school, which aids in the transition process.
Licensed for
40 children
Hawera - Hawera
Kiwi Clubhouse Learning Centre
Kiwi Clubhouse is an Early Childhood Centre for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We also run Oscar programme that caters for before and after school care.
The fundamental principal by which we operate is one of respect. We respect and empower children by allowing them to make choices, to be involved in making decisions and to contribute their special strengths and interests into our daily programme.
We have a large outdoor environment where children are able to climb trees, challenge themselves on our ever changing obstacle course equipment and a fantastic "bike track". Children are free to explore the natural environment through our vegetable patch as well as go on adventures and bug hunts.
We offer an "Enrichment" programme for all 4 year olds. this programme is about preparing children for the next step and giving them the confidence and skills they need, so that when they do go to school they are ready for the next chapter of learning!
We want our children to Leave Kiwi Clubhouse Learning Centre with inquiring minds, self help skills and the confidence to give all things a go as well as a resiliant nature and a sense of fun.
Licensed for
50 children
Hawera - Hawera
Te Puawaitanga o Ngati Ruanui ECE
Te Puawaitanga o Ngāti Ruanui ECE is an all-day, iwi-led Māori-based early learning service located in Hawera.
Te Whāriki, the early childhood curriculum, underpins the service philosophy and implementation. Tangata whenua values and beliefs guide te reo me ngā tikanga Māori and are woven through the service practices. Tamariki Māori experience success as Māori.
Parents and whānau have regular opportunities to be involved in decision making contributing to their child’s learning. Assessment, planning and evaluation is informed by children’s interests and preferences.
Licensed for
40 children
Hawera - Hawera
Kids Barn Childcare Centre
Kidsbarn childcare centre cares for children aged 6 months to 6 years.
Our philosophy is based around our natural environment with a focus on providing positive experiences with nature and the outdoors. We believe regular play and contact with the outdoors helps develop a sense of wonder which is an important motivator for lifelong learning.
Kidsbarn is developed around natural resources, trees, grass, lots of space and a “back to basics” approach. We have developed vegetable gardens and an orchard from which our children are encouraged to grow and harvest produce. This produce is then incorporated into a healthy eating plan through fueled for life and the heart foundation that will provide our children with nutritious meals.
Children will be encouraged to use the natural cycles that occur in our outdoors to provide real-life learning and helping them to develop empathy for our natural environment.
As well as a focus on the outdoors we aim to develop a preschool programme. We believe that this is a very important stage and we hope to provide resources and education that will make this transition a happy and exciting time for children and their families.
Most of all we want our children to have fun in a safe and caring environment.
Licensed for
62 children
Hawera - Hawera
Hawera Playcentre
Hawera Playcentre is a parent led Early Childhood Education service for children aged 0-6years.
We are situated at 89 Fairfield Road, Hawera next to Ramanui school.
Hawera Playcentre is part of the New Zealand Playcentre Federation.
Playcentre is a family organization where: We empower adult and children to work, play, learn and grow together.
We honor Te Tiriti O Waitangi and celebrated people’s uniqueness.
We value and affirm parents as the first and best educators of their children so the Whanau are strengthened and communities enriched.
We welcome you all to come and join our centre to learn and play alongside your children. Mums, Dads, Grandparent’s, caregivers all welcome.
Licensed for
30 children
Hawera - Hawera
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngāti Ruanui
Te Kōhanga Reo
The kōhanga reo movement is a unique initiative based on total immersion in Māori language and values with the aim of passing on Māori culture to future generations.
Kōhanga reo emphasise the revitalisation of the culture through te reo Māori and are dependent on the active participation of the whole whānau. The kaupapa of kōhanga reo aims to strengthen whānau capabilities in cultural, social, economic, spiritual and political matters. Education, health and wellbeing are inherent within all aspects of the kaupapa. The prime focus is the whānau – its collective development, growth, accountability and wellbeing set within a Māori cultural context.
Kōhanga reo do not regard tamariki in isolation, but as important members of the whānau. The kōhanga reo philosophy is that tamariki will benefit when whānau successfully operate according to the kaupapa. Tamariki are an integral part of whānau development.
The following key goals are the foundation of te kōhanga reo kaupapa established in 1982:
- total immersion in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga in daily operations
- whānau decision-making, management and responsibility
- accountability
- health and wellbeing of mokopuna and whānau.
The key goals of te kōhanga reo assure that there will be:
- security in te reo Māori
- a supportive, caring environment for mokopuna
- whānau (collective) sharing of responsibilities, knowledge and expertise
- greater respect and appreciation of each other.
Licensed for
31 children