Childcare Centre

~~Kia~~ ora and welcome to you and your family and whanau

We are a fully licensed Early Childhood Centre that caters for 49 children ranging from birth to 5 years. Within our centre space we have the Kōwhai Room (birth to 2 yrs) and the Pohutukawa Room (2 – 5 yrs).

Hours of Operation

7.00am—5.30pm Monday to Friday.

We are closed on statutory holidays and between Christmas and New Year.

Our Philosophy

The YMCA Childcare Centre fosters a zest for lifelong learning.

Our dedicated teaching team provides a quality environment focused on teaching and learning.

We incorporate the children’s, values, beliefs, culture and home life into our daily curriculum. We value our strong

partnerships between children, families’ educators, and our community.

The unique place of Māori as Tangata Whenua (People of the land) and our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) is visible with opportunities for bicultural learning and holistic development.

We offer a safe and nurturing environment that encourages our children to develop their interests, imagination and individuality, through active movement, free play and exploration.

The four values of the YMCA: Caring (Atawhaitia), Respect (Whakanui I te Tangata), Honesty (Te Whakapono) and Responsibility (Te Awenga Atu) are integral to our daily practice.

Bookings/Contacts

Tiffany Makatoa – Centre Manager
Telephone: 06 758 3666 ext 828
We are located within the YMCA Taranaki complex at 83 Liardet Street, New Plymouth

We support the ECE 20 free hours scheme

Subsidies may be available for your child through WINZ.
Subsidy application forms are available from the Childcare Centre Administrator or Manager.
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