BestStart Merivale
BestStart Merivale (formerly ABC Merivale) is a renovated, converted villa. We have two rooms, a nursery for children up to 2 years old, with an emphasis on primary care, and a preschool room for 2-5 year olds.
We boast a ‘home away from home’ philosophy and have a friendly, passionate team of teachers who work alongside children to encourage exploration and self-help skills to prepare them for the world.
Our programme recognises and follows children’s individual and group interests, and we provide daily experiences to extend children’s learning and knowledge, as well as providing a rich core curriculum that allows children to choose and drive their own learning.
We have very large outdoor play spaces, which provide a variety of challenges for children to run, jump, bike, play and learn.
We provide a seasonal, nutritional lunch, as well as morning and afternoon tea, all created here on site. We are happy to cater to any dietary requirements.
We have a comprehensive transition programme, for all aspects of transition – from settling in, changing rooms and leaving to school, so children are confident and well prepared. We also liaise with local schools as part of our Be School Ready initiative, as well as provide plenty of experiences that help grow literacy, numeracy, language and group work.
What makes us different:
- Nutritious meals prepared on site daily
- Lots of community involvement, such as school visits, local library visits, and excursions
- Central location and close to bus routes
- A home-like villa set up to create a comfortable environment for children
- Passionate, committed and welcoming teachers who help extend children’s learning and experiences
- Spacious separate outdoor areas for under 2 year olds and over 2 year olds
- 20 Hours ECE subsidies available (conditions apply)
We’d love you and your family to come join us at BestStart Merivale. Please feel free to call us for more information or simply drop by for a visit.
Click here to read a fantastic blog about one dad’s experience at our centre.
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