Looking for quality childcare in New Plymouth?
Welcome to The Y Taranaki Childcare Centre, a trusted early childhood education centre providing nurturing care and meaningful learning experiences for children from birth to five years.
Conveniently located in central New Plymouth, our childcare centre offers a warm, welcoming environment where tamariki are supported to learn, explore and thrive through play, discovery and positive relationships.
With dedicated kaiako and a strong commitment to children’s wellbeing and development, The Y Taranaki Childcare Centre is the ideal choice for families seeking professional, caring and affordable childcare in Taranaki.
We’re here for you Monday to Friday, from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Please note, we close on statutory holidays and during the Christmas-New Year period to recharge and refresh.
At The Y Taranaki Childcare Centre, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where they feel valued and supported.
Our teaching team is guided by The Y’s core values of:
Our curriculum is based on Te Whāriki, New Zealand’s Early Childhood Curriculum.
Through the principles of:
We support children to develop a strong sense of identity, belonging, confidence and wellbeing.
Each day at The Y Taranaki Childcare Centre offers opportunities for children to:
Our daily routines provide consistency and security while remaining flexible to meet the unique needs of every child.
Our Kowhai Room provides a calm and nurturing environment designed specifically for infants and toddlers.
Our experienced kaiako:
We understand that choosing childcare for babies and young toddlers is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we are committed to providing exceptional care every day.
Our Pohutukawa Room encourages children to investigate, create, collaborate and develop confidence through meaningful play-based learning.
Children enjoy:
Our programme supports children to become confident, capable learners ready for school and life.
We believe learning happens best when educators and families work together.
Through Storypark, families can stay connected to their child’s learning journey, viewing updates, milestones and experiences as they happen.
Our goal is to build strong relationships with whānau and create a genuine sense of community where every child feels supported to succeed.
We also provide FREE nappies as a small part towards supporting our community.
We are committed to making quality childcare accessible for local families.
Funding Options Available:
Contact our team to discuss availability, enrolment requirements and childcare subsidies
We would love to welcome you for a visit and share more about our centre!
Reach out to our Centre Team today
We can’t wait to meet you and your tamariki!
