BestStart Redwood 304 Main North Road, Redwood, Christchurch, Canterbury 8051
About the Business
Welcome to BestStart Redwood, located at Christchurch, Main North Road, 304. As an establishment, point of interest, and school, our institution is dedicated to providing a nurturing and enriching learning environment for your child.
At BestStart Redwood, our professional and fun kaiako (teachers) have a genuine love of teaching and learning. We take great pride in our environment, which is specifically designed to support and extend your tamariki's learning and development. Our curriculum is responsive and rich in language and cultural artifacts, fostering your child's mana and individuality.
We believe in striking a balance between set activities and self-choice experiences. To support your child's learning and development, we offer a wide range of excellent and developmentally appropriate resources. Throughout the day, your child will have access to these resources, and our kaiako will also set up specific activities, such as music and painting.
Our Nursery is staffed by caring teachers who are passionate about meeting the individual needs of your infant. We understand the importance of following the same routines that you have at home, ensuring a smooth transition for your little one.
In our Toddlers Room, we provide plenty of exciting educational experiences that capture your child's imagination and help them develop their identities as autonomous learners.
For our older children, our Prep-school offers a wide range of experiences, activities, and equipment to support inquiry learning. Here, your child can plan and monitor their own experiences, fostering independence and confidence.
We understand that each whanau has unique needs, which is why we offer flexible session times to accommodate your schedule.
At BestStart Redwood, we have very large outdoor spaces in both the nursery and the preschool, providing ample opportunities for outdoor exploration and play.
Our dedicated kaiako are committed to supporting your child to be respectful, resilient, and independent. Over time, we strive to help your child develop these important qualities.
We invite you to come in for a look and see how your child could benefit from becoming part of the BestStart Redwood family. We appreciate the wonderful staff who have helped teach Hayden throughout the years and are forever grateful. We also value the feedback from other parents who have praised the center's communication, fantastic teachers, and inclusive atmosphere.
At BestStart Redwood, we believe in the power of play-based learning and understand the importance of sensory experiences. Introducing children to new water-related textures and exploring different textures through play can be an amazing sensory experience, enriching relationships through social interaction.
The tamariki in the manuka room love exploring and discovering different textures, further enhancing their sensory development.
We look forward to welcoming your child to BestStart Redwood and providing them with a nurturing and enriching learning experience.
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Location & Phone number
304 Main North Road, Redwood, Christchurch, Canterbury 8051, New Zealand
Hours open
Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Reviews
"Our grandson attended this centre, we found the staff to be knowledgeable, friendly and experienced. My grandson became a superstar at school due to the lessons and preparation he received at Redwood. We were always made to feel welcome as a family and part of the Centre family."
"It's taken me a long time to write this, but I needed to share my experience. My son attended best start redwood in 2021 in the nursery for a short period before I pulled him out, he was around 7 months old. I was desperately upset when I left my son, each time he would cry and chase me to the door (which can be normal by the way but still distressing) the staff made no attempt to ease the drop offs and would leave him to cry at the door. I noticed other kids crying unattended when i would drop off or pick up also. The teachers were often chatting and not watching the children. It was quite smelly in the class room most days due to nappies not being changed promptly. The centre requires a packed lunch for the children, although my son was only attending for a few hours and only very young his whole lunch would be gone, I knew it wasn't him eating it all. I'm happy for shared lunches but I was told he was eating it all and I felt I wasn't getting the whole truth and not knowing if he had eaten or not. He was constantly coming home missing clothes and items from his bag which was disappointing as staff couldn't find his belongings. Unfortunately these factors led me to pulling him out and eventually changing to a Montessori preschool in papanui which I have had a completely different and positive experience at. Our time was upsetting at best start redwood and I've recently learnt they are under supervision due to not complying with welfare standards which rectifies my decision to shift. I hope they can aim higher and lift the centre standards for child care. Thanks!"
"We are a family of 5, we have had all three children at the centre, two are now at school and our youngest is in the nursery. Great place with fantastic teachers. Highly recommend."
"Fantastic teachers. My son loves his school. Teachers always go above and beyond to make sure they are having fun while learning. You can see they really care about every child and accept them all into the beststart family. Great location. Excellent"
"I have sent all 3 of my children here, with my last currently attending. Wonderful welcoming staff. They show genuine care and interest in the children and their families, and their mix between learning and play is great. This centre has given my kids the best start to education and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone."
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