BestStart Parkside is a childcare centre at 438 Hagley Avenue in the Christchurch Central City, close to Christchurch Public Hospital and the Addington business district. The centre has separate nursery and preschool play spaces, and offers full-time, part-time and sessional hours. Its team of qualified teachers works with children from under two upwards, and the website says teachers know each child well. The atmosphere is described as calm and playful. Visits can be booked online by choosing a preferred time, from 9 am to 3 pm.
The centre is listed as award-winning on Open Locally. Nearby childcare listings include Grow Active Balfour Terrace, 0.5 km away with no rating, Kidsfirst Kindergartens Selwyn Street, 0.7 km away and rated 4.8 from 18 reviews, and Deb's Place Early Learning Centre, 0.9 km away with no rating.