BestStart Waiata Shores

“The staff are warm, nurturing, and truly go above and beyond to make each child feel safe and loved. Our grandchild is always excited to go, and we’ve seen so much growth and confidence in them. A wonderful place we highly recommend! The Centre Manager is wonderful—always welcoming and supportive. The staff are kind, caring, and truly dedicated. Our grandchild loves being here, and we feel so lucky to have such a great team looking after her. Her Teachers Shika, Megan,Jasmine , Mary, Jacinta, Janeen, Raaji goes above and beyond caring for her”

“As a grandparent, nothing brings me more peace of mind than knowing my grandchild is in a safe, nurturing, and happy environment—and this daycare has exceeded every expectation. From the very first day, the staff welcomed us with open arms, genuine smiles, and a warmth that instantly made us feel part of their whānau. My grandchild has blossomed so much—gaining confidence, learning new things every day, and most importantly, feeling loved and valued. The educators are not just experienced professionals; they’re kind-hearted, patient, and truly invested in each child’s development. The learning activities are creative, engaging, and thoughtfully planned. I also appreciate the clear communication and regular updates we receive—photos, milestones, and those little moments that make our day. The facility is clean, well-organized, and filled with laughter. It’s clear that this is more than just a daycare—it’s a place where children are encouraged to explore, grow, and shine. Thank you for creating such a beautiful space for our tamariki. We’re so grateful to have you as part of our grandchild’s journey. Highly recommended to any family looking for genuine care and quality early childhood education. Special thanks to Jo, Arpana, Shika, RaaJi and Urmila the centre manager !”

“I'm super impressed with this early childhood education center! The teachers are caring, supportive, and go above and beyond to create a nurturing environment. My child settled in quickly and loved attending every day. The center's commitment to community involvement and celebrating diverse cultures is truly commendable. The facilities are spacious, well-resourced, and designed to promote endless play and learning opportunities. As someone who had the privilege of working with the team, I can attest to their amazing management and collaborative approach. Highly recommend!”

“My Daughter changed to this daycare. I was very nervous about changing her as we had such a positive experience at her previous daycare. However, my daughter is even HAPPIER attending Best Start Waiata Shores. They do such a range of activities every single day. The teachers are amazing- they follow sleep routines (I am one of those Mums who is always changing the nap schedule) and support my child with her new milestones such as toileting. The entire staff are so friendly, and they work hard to make sure parents are communicated with every day (they always provide great photos). The center has a warmth to it, and I can see my child's needs are being met as her and all the other children are the primary focus. Oh, and the food menu is excellent too! Thanks to the team there for all the hard work they do.”

“My son Connor attended the centre for 3 years and loved his time. He loved all his teachers esp Amanda, Carol, Amy D, Shant, Shikha and Tonya. The care, attention, professionalism and love he received was amazing. He loved mat times and show and tell. His preparedness for school was outstanding and although he didn’t want to leave his friends and teachers he was ready to attend school with his letter writing, numeracy and problem solving skills. The centre is tidy and he loved playing in the sandpit with his friends. Thank you to team Best Start Waiata Shores!”