The Y Birkdale Early Learning Centre
Early learning with children at its heart
Joining The Y family from October 2024, the Birkdale 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
134 Birkdale Road, Birkdale
Contact
Phone: 09 483 7659
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 wonderful natural outdoor environment includes a large, covered, all-weather sandpit and a child-size whare, complete with carvings and children's artwork.
Strength & success!
Learning also comes from within. Our home corner enables children to free-play and role-play, stirring, filling, emptying, pouring, shaking, trying things on and taking them off.
Jump, move & have fun!
Birkdale has a variety of play areas - access to playing fields and wide-open spaces. Our centre boasts a wonderful natural outdoor environment, including a large, covered, all-weather sandpit and a child-size whare adorned with beautiful carvings and children's artwork. These outdoor spaces provide ample opportunities for our children to explore, learn, and connect with nature.
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