BestStart Tory Street

Welcome to BestStart Tory Street, a vibrant and inclusive early childhood education institution located in the heart of Wellington, New Zealand. Situated at 139 Tory Street, we are a point of interest and a school that brings together children, whanau (family), and teachers from the diverse cultures of our city.

At BestStart Tory Street, we believe in learning, dreaming, and celebrating together through the universal languages of discovery, music, dance, food, creativity, and play. Our institution is renowned for incorporating cultures into our program, providing a learning-rich environment for individual children while also focusing on group interests.

Our dedicated teaching team supports our toddler whānau, encouraging them to explore, understand their world, and develop independence with the guidance of our amazing kaiako (teachers) who are sensitive to their needs. For our pre-schoolers, we foster critical thinking, problem-solving, discussion, calculated risk-taking, independence, social skills, and leadership development. We also encourage our older tamariki (children) to support their younger peers, as these relationships are valuable for both role modeling and learning.

We deeply value your culture and strive to create a nurturing and caring environment where you can feel confident about your child's surroundings as they learn and grow. We respect and value the verbal and non-verbal communication of your child, ensuring that their unique voice is heard. Cultural celebrations, such as Diwali, Chinese New Year, Matariki, and many more, are an integral part of our program.

In addition to our rich curriculum, we take the children on walks around our vibrant city and visit local schools to support a smooth transition to primary education. We understand that each child is unique, and we would love to get to know you and your family. We warmly welcome you to come and visit us to learn more about our institution.

But don't just take our word for it; hear what some of our parents have to say about us:

"The team of ladies have been more than a great help with my son being new to early years. They have been patient, and he now looks forward to going. They are very culturally aware, and they teach the kids about different cultures, which is awesome."

"The centre is doing an excellent job. My daughter is progressing every day. The teachers are very supportive, helpful, and warm, and it is so nice to see the stories and see what our kids do when they are at their second home."

"Staff are friendly and very good at maintaining communication and updating kids' improvements to the family. After sending my child to the centre, he feels confident in English and is learning the language very well there. Additionally, my child is quiet and takes time to open up to new people, but the staff made him so comfortable there that he loves to go."

We are truly grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of your child's early years, and we strive to create an environment of enthusiasm for learning, appreciation for growth, and room for making mistakes. Our dedicated teachers are committed to ensuring that your child develops into a knowledgeable, confident individual. The bonds formed here are so strong that children often refer to us as their second family.

We have been working closely with Professional Services Manager, Kerry Prachett, to develop a localized curriculum that reflects our center's vision and our community values.

This summer at BestStart Tory Street, we have had an incredible time! We have been focusing on developing our fine motor skills while having fun and creating lasting memories.

We invite you to join our BestStart Tory Street family and experience the joy of early childhood education with us. Contact us today to arrange a visit and discover the difference we can make in your child's life.