# BestStart Gillies Avenue
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- Type: Education & Care Service
- Location: Epsom, Auckland
- Address: 181 Gillies Avenue
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews
- 20 Hours ECE: Eligible
- Pricing: Available on request
- Availability: Open spots reported
## Overview
BestStart Gillies Avenue is a education & care service located in Epsom, Auckland. Community based governed. 20 Hours ECE eligible.
## Key facts
- Age range: 0-5 years
- Teacher ratio: 1:5
- Licensed capacity: 65 children
- Under 2s capacity: 20 children
- Ownership type: Community based
## Philosophy
Play-based learning with a focus on belonging, curiosity, and confidence.
## Reviews
### null review (5/5)

Our son’s home away from home.
We’re so grateful for the warm, welcoming environment at this kindy. Thelma always greets us with a smile and is happy to answer any questions, making us feel truly supported. The teachers are genuinely caring and attentive, and it’s clear they have a real connection with the children.

The meals, lovingly prepared by the cook, are another highlight, healthy and thoughtfully made. The kindy itself is clean, safe, and well organised , with plenty of age-appropriate toys and activities that keep our little one engaged and happy.

We especially appreciate the regular updates and photos, which give us peace of mind while we're at work. Since starting here, our son has shown wonderful progress in both his social and motor skills, and it's clear he enjoys every moment.

Thank you for providing such a loving and nurturing space for our child to grow.

### null review (5/5)

Our son joined the centre when he was 7 months old and from day 1 the team at Beststart Gillies Ave have provided a warm and nurturing environment for him to grow. During the transition from home to daycare the teachers were incredibly supportive & worked closely with us to help our son settle. The team are always coming up with fun and innovative activities for the children, and keep us updated with photos and stories! It has been wonderful to watch the relationships form, and we couldn’t ask for a better place for our child.

### null review (5/5)

My son has attended BestStart Gillies Ave for the last 3 years, since he was 5 months old. He absolutely loves attending the centre each day. The teachers are all warm, welcoming and friendly and have formed wonderful relationships with my son. The transition between the baby/toddler room and preschool room was seamless and my son still enjoys visiting his old teachers in the baby room from time to time. It is such a relief knowing that my son is happy and well cared for whilst I am at work. Thank you Best Start Gillies Ave!