BestStart Marshland Road is an early childhood education centre at 68 Marshland Road in Shirley, Christchurch. The centre's approach is built on the whakataukī "Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti arahia ō tātou mahi", which the website translates as "Let the uniqueness of the child guide our work". The programme is child-led, with personalised care and time for children to explore at their own pace. The centre is award-winning. Families can book a visit through the website, choosing a preferred time from 9am to 3pm, and can ask to be contacted about enrolment.
Customers say the centre has cared for their children from 12 months old through to the prep room, and that the teachers have invested in each child over the years. Parents mention kind and friendly staff, good communication, and a safe environment where children are learning and growing. One parent says their children have loved their time there and that the centre is a good place to recommend. The nearest other childcare centre is Kidsfirst Kindergartens Shirley, 0.6 km away. Our pick in Shirley for an early childhood centre where children are guided by their own interests.