BestStart Havelock North
BestStart Havelock North - Where relationships and learning blossom through nurturing the seeds of love. ERO has rated BestStart Havelock North in the top 7% of NZ childcare centres providing positive learning outcomes for children
BestStart Havelock North (formerly ABC Havelock North) is situated near Havelock North Village shopping centre and provides education and care for children aged 2 years to 5 years old. We have a team of qualified teachers who are dedicated in preparing children to become lifelong learners. Your child will experience an environment that is safe and secure with a peaceful, calm and unhurried atmosphere. Our teachers are passionate and innovative; they're here for the children and each make a valued contribution to the life of the centre. The team provides fun, stimulating and age appropriate activities for children of all ages and stages.
Together we strive to create a love for learning by providing a stimulating environment and holistic curriculum. The curriculum is inclusive and responsive to embrace children’s capabilities, confidence and competence. Our unique outside environment has a covered all weather deck, which extends out to an expansive outdoor setting of tranquil gardens, including vegetable and flower beds with a variety of large fruit trees.
You are welcome to come and experience our warm and happy centre whenever suits you, no appointment is needed, just pop in! We look forward to hearing from you and joining your child's journey.
What else you can expect from our childcare centre:
- A teaching team that has special qualities that role model, nurture and care for children’s holistic well-being
- Wonderful partnerships with family and whanau
- A planned programme that reflects and supports children’s current interests in both individual and group learning environments
- Nutritious meals that have been designed with the help of a food nutritionist and prepared by our centre chef
- Individual portfolios documenting your child’s learning
- Quality teacher ratios 1:8
- Affordable rates, 20 ECE hours programme
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