BestStart Whangaparāoa is an early childhood education centre at 719 Whangaparaoa Road in Arkles Bay, on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula. It uses a Reggio-inspired teaching style, and the coast is built into the programme. The centre is within walking distance of the library across the road, Countdown, Arkles Bay Beach and several cafes, and small groups of children go on social walks to use them. Inside, the learning spaces reflect the local area, with sand from nearby beaches in glass jars among the displays.
Visits can be booked through the website, where the form offers visit times from 9am to 3pm. Enrolment enquiries are handled through the same contact details. The centre is award-winning, and the centre treats excursions as a core part of its programme. It suits families in Arkles Bay and the wider Whangaparāoa area who want their children to learn in and about their own community.