The Y Beach Haven Early Learning Centre
Early learning with children at its heart
Joining The Y family from October 2024, the Beach Haven centre has a new name, with the same great team - so you can be sure of excellent quality learning and care for your children.
We believe that the inclusion of our family and community are an integral part of every child's development. Therefore our teachers take every opportunity to communicate with our whanau/ extended whanau (verbally and through Story Park), in order to build those long life relationships that build trust and unity over the coming years.
Key info
Operating Hours
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm
Location
130 Beach Haven Road, Beach Haven
Contact
Phone: 09 482 1209
Our Curriculum
Our early childhood curriculum follows the Te Whariki Early Childhood Curriculum, set by the Ministry of Education. From this we want our children to become competent, confident learners, who are healthy in their mind, body and spirit. We also want them to realise that they make a contribution to society that is valued.
Explore, learn & smile!
Our environment supports nature both inside and outside – located within a large park space with a range of different landscapes, we have easy access to the wider world, with an arts and craft area, a range of books and a block space to enable children to explore and discover what they’ve seen outside.
Strength & success!
We're strong believers in the power of free play and play-based learning. That's why you won't see many 'typical' toys or structured activities when you walk into our spaces. We set tamariki up with real, everyday objects and natural play materials, and leave it up to them to choose what interests them. We help them to develop their imaginations and explore the environment around them. Children love moving and being physically active is an important part of everyday life.
Jump, move & have fun!
Beachhaven has a variety of play areas - access to playing fields and wide-open spaces. We're situated in the beautiful Shepherd's Park. We have a large outdoor space, a covered sandpit, playgrounds, bush walks and plenty of parking
Why choose us?
Fully Licensed
Our facility is a fully licensed childcare and education facility under the Ministry of Education for children aged 6 months - 5 years
MOE Audited & Accredited
Our early learning centres are audited and accredited by the Ministry of Education
Qualified Staff
Our staff are fully trained, professionally qualified and committed to on-going personal development
Safeguarding Accredited
YMCA North is Aotearoa’s first and only accredited organisation through the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) as a child-safe organisation. Find out more.
20 Hours Free ECE
YMCA Early learning centres offer the 20 ECE hours free for all children aged 3 and over
WINZ Subsidies Available
WINZ Subsidies are available for qualified families