BestStart Styx Mill

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BestStart Styx Mill (formerly EduKids Styx Mill) provides quality education and care in a specially designed centre in Northwood. Our teachers do more than just care for tamariki, we focus on supporting their development and learning. We work with families to support their hopes and dreams, to ensure their child's individual routines are supported, helping create a smooth transition into centre life.

Our Vision “BestStart Styx Mill, where every child can be the best they can be!”

We have three fantastic classrooms catering for children of different age groups:

Kākano room:  We cater for children from 3 months to 2 years, we offer a inviting indoor area with a large inviting outside area where tamariki are supported and nurtured by a team of teachers. In our Kākano room your infant or toddler will be provided with a range of resources and support to develop independence, build on their physical skills, learn how to positively interact with others and learn both verbal and non-verbal communication skills. All tamariki work to strengthen their independence for self-help skills. Routines are the heart of the room for the tamariki.

Tipu Room: We cater for children age 2 years to 3.5 years, we continue to strengthen the tamariki independence as well as support their individual interests and educational needs. We pride ourselves on flexibility and meeting each child's needs. Our programme also offers a range of regular experiences in music, art, group times, story times and much more. Our teachers do more than just care for your child, they focus on how to support their development and learning.

Pihinga Room: We cater for children aged 3.5 to 6 year olds, within this room we continue to celebrate your child on their learning journey. The tamariki help make up our programme on a daily basis as we look at what they are interested in learning about and support them on their adventure to learn. We work with families and children to make sure the process to school is smooth for all involved, this is supported by our Before School Ready initiative.

What makes us different?

  • All our environments are designed to be age appropriate and stimulating
  • Both our under two and over two year old outdoor play spaces are very large making them fantastic spaces for physical development and exploration
  • The centre also has a gym where children can do physical activities within small groups supported by a teacher
  • Our team of qualified and experienced teachers provide and maintain a respectful centre where you will be happy to leave your children, knowing they will receive the highest quality care and education
  • We will inquire about your hopes and dreams for your child as well as their routine to make a smooth transition into our centre
  • Centre will surprise the whanau with special days and events that the children can be part of. Special celebrations are supported within the centre
  • Nutritional morning and afternoon teas as well as providing breakfast
  • Ample off street parking

kind words from our parents

Parent

Thank you for looking after Samantha. Since we started, she has definitely grown in strength, resilience and independence. So much appreciated!

Parent

Thanks so much for looking after Tamai and making his time here such a pleasure. We know he will miss you all as he has enjoyed being with you all so much.

Parent

Thank you all so much for everything you have done for Harry over the years. He has loved every minute of his time at your wonderful centre. It has been such a great feeling to know he is in such great hands when we dropped him off every morning. We will keep in touch for sure.

Parent

Thank you just doesn’t seem enough for the huge impact you have had on Jack and our lives. Your support, guidance and care had been appreciated beyond words. We know Jack will carry your values and teachings with him in his new adventures.

Parent

We would like to say a big thank you to all the Preschool Teachers, for the past year with Lola. She had so much fun and made some great friends. Thank you to everyone involved in her transition into the prep room – at her own pace. And we look forward to seeing Lola grow and develop with new challenges in this room.

Parent

We are so grateful for all the wonderful and amazing teachers and staff that have been with Riley throughout her time at Styx Mill. Cannot express just how much they have done for her. We will miss you all very much.

What we're proud of

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