BestStart St Albans

Education & Care4.7 (43)Updated 12 days ago
Open today · 7:30am5:30pm · St Albans, Canterbury

About this centre

BestStart St Albans is a licensed education & care centre in St Albans, Canterbury.

20 Hours ECE is available for eligible tamariki.

Compiled from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory.

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Key facts

HoursMon–Fri, 7:30am – 5:30pm
20 Hours ECEAvailable for eligible tamariki

Licence & ERO

Service type
Education & Care
MOE number
70521
Sourced from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory, last synced 17 Jul 2026. See the official record on Education Counts.

Reviews & ratings

4.743 Google reviews

Overall rating aggregated from Google. Verified Parent.nz reviews from families who enquired appear below.

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Vibin Joseph Varghese
★★★★★via Google ↗September 2025

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Best Start St. Albans. This is our child’s first preschool, and it has been such a positive and nurturing start to his educational journey. From day one, the staff has been incredibly welcoming, caring, and attentive. Our child absolutely loves going to school each day—he comes home excited, full of stories, and already showing signs of growth in his confidence, communication, and creativity. The classrooms are bright and cheerful, the activities are thoughtfully planned, and the teachers truly go above and beyond to make every child feel valued and engaged. We’re so grateful for the love, patience, and dedication the entire team puts into creating a safe and joyful learning environment. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a fantastic preschool experience!

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LINS SCARIA
★★★★★via Google ↗July 2025

I am happy to share my thoughts on the childcare service. Their team demonstrates exceptional care towards the children, which is truly commendable. As a parent, I have found great satisfaction in entrusting my two-year-old son to their care. The nurturing environment and attention to detail have made a positive impact. Overall, I am very happy with their services.

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anumol joy joy
★★★★★via Google ↗July 2025

Both of my children have attended this wonderful centre—my daughter started when she was just 9 months old, and now my son is attending since he turned 1. From the very beginning, we’ve been so impressed and comforted by the love, care, and genuine dedication shown by every member of the team. The educators are not only highly professional, but also incredibly warm, approachable, and compassionate. They take the time to really know each child, making sure they feel safe, supported, and happy every day. It’s clear that the staff truly care about the wellbeing and development of the children. We watch our kids growing with confidence, social skills, and learning thanks to the nurturing environment created here. The communication with parents is excellent, and we always feel included and informed. Thank you team for your great work !❤️