MARC Early Learning Centre

MARC Early Learning Centre is a not-for-profit, community-based early childhood education service located on Mt Albert Rd. We are on the grounds of the Mt Albert Research Centre, which houses Plant & Food Research and ESR.

The original centre was a converted house which gives it a homely air. We were founded by parents who worked at the Research Centre when it was known as the DSIR. The centre was originally called MiniMARC but changed its name in 2013 when we expanded to keep up with demand for our services.

We continue to have a high level of parent involvement in running the centre. The centre is governed by a committee of parents and staff who meet monthly.

CENTRE PHILOSOPHY

There are a number of aspects which inform our teaching style and shape who we are as a centre:

COMMUNITY

Relationships are important between teachers, children, families and our community. Children learn about their wider community by taking trips to local libraries, galleries, museums, as well as by welcoming visitors. We want children to know about their community and enjoy a sense of belonging within it.

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is an important part of our practice and something the children enjoy being involved in. We help children learn about their environment by taking walks and trips (to the Plant & Food orchard and fields, as well as local mountains, parks, beaches etc.). We want children to develop respect for each other and the world around them.