BestStart Parkside

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Phone (03) 365 7606
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Where we are

438 Hagley Avenue Christchurch Central Christchurch

Opening hours

Monday7.00am - 6.00pm
Tuesday7.00am - 6.00pm
Wednesday7.00am - 6.00pm
Thursday7.00am - 6.00pm
Friday7.00am - 6.00pm

ABC Parkside provides quality childcare and education in a specially designed centre with separate nursery and preschool play spaces. We are conveniently located close to Christchurch Public Hospital and the Addington Business District and offer full-time, part-time and sessional (morning or afternoon) hours.

Our team of qualified teachers provide a beautiful environment that is welcoming, respectful, safe and fun for all children and families. The atmosphere is both calm and playful and children experience loving relationships with teachers and develop a strong sense of belonging and empowerment.

Our Nursery - Spacious, relaxed and inviting - Our nursery teaching team have created a calm, unhurried atmosphere where children are given full attention during those all-important routine times of eating, sleeping and nappy changing. By working at the child’s pace, we are able to ensure their ever-changing needs are nurtured. Careful consideration is given to the layout of the playroom so that infants and toddlers feel empowered to self‑select from the toys and many natural resources which are attractively displayed down at their level. Close relationships and open communication with parents means children’s individual routines are easily catered for within the flexible daily programme.

Our Preschool – Holistic development - Our preschool’s large open indoor and outdoor spaces allow for a variety of learning opportunities and experiences that challenge children in ways that support their holistic development. We provide an environment that promotes strong core values, social competence and the opportunity for children to develop their independence. Our teachers are passionate about providing the best possible preschool experience for every child and their family. Children and their families are supported in preparation for their transition into primary school.

Our latest ERO report emphasised the following key messages:

Teachers know children well. They interact in positive, purposeful ways with children, parents and each other. Children are well engaged in their learning. They play together confidently and are respectful of each other and their environment. Children under two years of age receive good quality education and care. ERO observed routines and interactions that were calm, nurturing and supported infants and toddlers to explore the environment. Teachers enthusiastically celebrated children’s achievements. Transitions into and within the centre are well managed and flexible. The centre has good relationships with local schools.

kind words from our parents

Parent

Thank you very much for all your hard work throughout the year. It’s great knowing that each day when I drop Isabella and Hamish off that they are in a caring and fun environment where they are happy and nurtured. We appreciate the influence you all have in their day to day lives as they continue to grow.

Parent

I am very happy with making the decision to have both my children at this preschool. They are growing so much socially and developing an independence and confidence in themselves. The facilities are very good, particularly the outdoor space and I have noticed the teachers involving the children with the new things they are bringing into different spaces such as the sensory wall outside and the large artworks inside. The teachers do a terrific job.

Parent

Thank you all so much for your wonderful care of Alex over the last four years. We have loved seeing him develop into the little boy he has, and thank you for all the opportunities you have provided, especially with his creative side.”

Parent

Having my children enrolled at ABC Parkside has been a very positive and rewarding experience for our whole family. The staff are always very happy and helpful and the kids look forward to seeing their teachers and friends on their preschool days. I think attending the centre has helped with their development in many ways including speech, learning about the world around them and how to interact and communicate with others in a respectful way.

Parent

Thank you all very much for all your help, thoughtfulness during our few months stay in NZ. We appreciate all the love and kindness you have given Callum and us.

Parent

Thank you so much for being such a wonderful part of Max and Zoe's childhood. You have all been so loving and involved with them, and we really appreciate the extra mile you all go.

Student parent from Japan

Thank you for the past 15 weeks. Kaede has really grown up. She remembers lots of words and she can speak a lot more English now. I worried about whether she would make friends but she made many friends and has been playing happily so I was really relieved. Thank you for looking after her, I appreciate your dedication.