Early education is an important step in your child’s life. It could be preschool, kindergarten or an early learning centre – making the right choice is important for you and your family.
Prepare your child for a quality future through nourishment and strength in a safe, caring environment. We support skill, social, emotional and cognitive development through three core themes – nature, nurture and being active, which will allow your child to connect with themselves, their environment and their community.
Prepare your child for a quality future through nourishment and strength in a safe, caring environment.
We support skill, social, emotional and cognitive development through three core themes – nature, nurture and being active, which will allow your child to connect with themselves, their environment and their community.
All of our centres have access to open spaces, greenery and trees. We believe that exploring nature builds curiosity and makes learning fun for our tiny curious explorers of Earth.
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Nourishment starts from within as we support your child with social skills, courage and perseverance for their own development milestones – giving them a strong start to their best life.
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The YMCA has been supporting Kiwi kids to live active since 1855. We’re the experts in fundamental movement skills, leading to a lifelong love of being active. YMCA children jump, dance and have fun as they play and learn.
Find Your Local ELCYMCA Early learning centres offer the 20 ECE hours free for all children aged 3 and over
Our centres are fully licensed childcare and education facilities under the Ministry of Education for children aged 6 months - 6 years
Our early learning centres are audited and accredited by the Ministry of Education
WINZ Subsidies are available for qualified families
Our staff are fully trained, professionally qualified and committed to on-going personal development
Parking available on-site at all centres for drop-off and collection
YMCA North is Aotearoa’s first and only accredited organisation through the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF).
Safeguarding is a fundamental part of our culture and a culture shared with all of our staff, customers and members. To support this we have:
