BestStart Onehunga

Beautiful, light-filled space, and very kind, warm, attentive teachers. My son loves going to day care, and he eats everything they give him, while he's very picky at home!

I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for the love and care you have given johar Leaving him in your hands each day never felt like leaving him with strangers — it felt like leaving him with family. You have been there through his tears and his laughter, guiding him with such kindness, patience, and warmth. Your support has meant the world to us, especially on the days when he needed a little extra love and you gave it so freely. You’ve helped shape not just his learning but his confidence, his joy, and his heart — and for that, I’ll always be grateful. These early years are so precious, and I feel so blessed that he spent them with such a loving and nurturing team. ❤️❤️❤️❤️Truly blessed, grateful and thankful to everyone 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

When we first arrived in New Zealand, everything was new and unfamiliar, the people, the routines, and especially the idea of leaving our little boy in someone else’s care for the first time. BestStart Onehunga became our safe haven during this big transition. It wasn’t just his first school, it was the first place outside our home where he felt truly happy, secure, and understood. From the very first day, the warmth and care shown by the entire team made a world of difference. The teachers in the Uenuku and Paua rooms, along with the loving caregivers and support staff, treated our little one like one of their own. He quickly developed a sense of belonging and joy, something we didn’t expect to happen so smoothly. We have watched him grow in the most beautiful ways, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. From learning new words and making friends to expressing himself through art and music, every little milestone has made us proud. We’ve seen him become more confident, curious, and joyful each day he spent at BestStart. What touched us most was how the teachers always kept us updated on his progress and wellbeing. Their communication, kindness, and personal connection gave us peace of mind as parents trying to navigate a new country and a new beginning. Thank you, BestStart Onehunga, for being such an important part of our little one's early years. You didn’t just care for our son, you helped lay the foundation for his lifelong love of learning and gave our family a beautiful beginning in Aotearoa. We will always be grateful.