Childcare options in Beach Haven
Beach Haven has a few daycare, childcare and early childhood education options. Book a visit or enquire at any one of them with Kindello. We're here to help you find the perfect fit for you and your child.
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4.83 (11)
Beach Haven - Auckland
Kauri Kids Beach Haven
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. Our staff have lived and worked in this community for many years, and have a good understanding of our culturally diverse community.
Why choose Kauri Kids?
At Kauri Kids, we believe that with the right nurturing all tamariki can be as mighty as the kauri tree. Our goal is to enable our tamariki and their whānau to develop the skills they need to reach their potential and live a healthy and prosperous life. Kauri Kids' vision and values:
Our commitment to sustainability.
We empower tamariki to care for the environment so they can become kaitiaki (custodians), use resources wisely, and take an active role in fighting climate change. Each centre has its own environmental initiatives. These could include:
- using cloth wipes and nappies instead of disposables
- wet bags instead of plastic bags
- worm farming and composting food scraps
- beeswax wraps instead of plastic wrap
- collecting and repurposing bread tags
- recycling yoghurt pots and baby food plastic pouches
- a shared vegetable and herb garden.
The power of free play
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. With this in mind, we actively encourage children to move freely on their own, as their capabilities and development allow. Tamariki are also given daily opportunities to practice climbing, balancing, kicking, throwing and jumping.
Nurturing relationships
We value respectful relationships. At our centres, our kaiako (teachers) recognise and respond to tamariki as individuals. We value their mana (self-esteem) and their sense of belonging. Kaiako also encourage tuākana / teina (older person/younger person) relationships. We teach social skills by supporting and guiding tamariki in their learning. We encourage them to be resilient, take risks, understand and express their emotions.
Creating global citizens
In order to succeed in our rapidly changing, and increasingly interconnected world, we teach our tamariki to become global citizens. Global citizenship is the idea that everyone, no matter where they live, is part of a worldwide community and they should respect other cultures and the environment and contribute to wider society. Our curriculum helps tamariki develop essential skills that will support their lifelong learning and promote respect for diversity such as:
- problem-solving,
- communication,
- collaboration and
- cross-cultural awareness.
Licensed for
30 children
4.61 (3)
Beach Haven - Auckland
Beach Haven Kindergarten
Kia ora and welcome to Beach Haven Kindergarten
Beach Haven Kindergarten is a place where children, parents and whãnau and the wider community can visit and spend time together, share knowledge and form relationships.
At Beach Haven Kindergarten, we aspire to create a beautiful and inspiring environment. This sparks children’s natural curiosity and an excitement for learning.
Maintaining a sustainable environment is an essential part of our teaching practices.
Here at Beach Haven Kindergarten, we are responsive and respectful of the diverse cultural groups that make up our community.
Our learning philosophy
For the past 110 years, the Auckland Kindergarten Association has been igniting young minds by encouraging them to explore their imaginations through play. For many of us, kindergarten was where we began our life of learning; it was where we started learning skills like sharing, tolerance, patience, respect and self-confidence.
We view children as capable, competent, life-long learners, and our philosophy encourages children to make their own learning choices, problem-solve and observe and explore at their own pace…with support from teachers, parents, wider whānau and their peers. We value the importance of child-initiated, play-based experiences. Our kindergarten teachers nurture your children’s interests and natural curiosity by working alongside them, expanding language and introducing mathematical and science concepts, as well as literacy, digital technology and sustainable practices.
Our centres have gardens and natural outdoor spaces where children can create, explore, be imaginative and expressive. There’s plenty of room to safely run about, being imaginative and physically active. In fact, the natural world is essential to free-range play. AKA encourages each kindergarten community to explore and enrich their diversity and uniqueness. Some have regular excursions into the local community; some are Enviroschool kindergartens that live and breathe sustainable practices; while others engage in long-term research on child interest-based programmes of learning.
As an organisation, we formally acknowledge the dual heritage of Aotearoa / New Zealand, and work to uphold the spirit and intent of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in each kindergarten. We are accessible, secular and welcoming to the wide diversity of tamariki and whānau who attend our centres, and value ongoing partnerships between teaching teams and leadership staff with families and whānau. We value ongoing learning for teachers, parents and whānau, and the sharing of knowledge, skills and attributes is fundamental to achieving the best learning outcomes for children. Teachers and staff can access collegial professional time to ensure that quality practice is enhanced so current theories of learning and development within New Zealand’s world-class Te Whāriki early childhood curriculum are shared and understood.
Children learn
Children in our kindergartens have the opportunity to:
- Feel confident, develop responsibility and a sense of independence
- Play meaningfully alongside other children and adults
- Develop effective communication skills
- Persevere, problem-solve and take risks
- Explore limits, boundaries, routines and conflict resolution strategies
- Practice fine motor skills such as threading, writing, cutting and grasping
- Develop gross motor play such as physical games like climbing, throwing, kicking, balancing and lifting
- Develop creative expressions through painting, music, collage, movement, dance, finger-painting, drawing, cutting, pasting and story sharing
- Develop early numeracy, literacy and science skills
- Learn techniques through trial and error
- Explore the world through experimenting, questioning and curiosity
- Develop confidence and celebrate both attempts and successes
- Develop a passion for learning and a love of life
- Have fun!
Older children will be supported in their transition to school to make this process as simple and seamless as possible. Book a visit here on Kindello today, we’d love to meet you.
Licensed for
40 children
4.67 (2)
Beach Haven - Auckland
Beach Haven Playcentre
We have high adult to child ratios and view Playcentre as an extension of our home and aim to provide a supportive community to families. Sessions run at our centre on Mondays and Fridays from 9.15am to 11.45am.
Our centre features a large sandpit with new shade sails, swings, physically active area, baby play area, music, messy play and paint. We make sure our sessions are engaging for babies and older preschoolers.
On Wednesdays our centre runs an outdoor nature session at different locations in the community. Our nature sessions usually visit a location three times in order to get the most out of it and can include beaches, bush or forests.
At Beach Haven Playcentre you will meet like minded adults, make friends and become a part of our community.
Licensed for
26 children
Childcare for every family
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Education and Care
Teacher-led and at least half of the educators will be qualified early childhood education teachers.
Kindergarten
Community-focused childcare, where the teachers seek to involve families and whānau.
Playcentre
Parent-focused and family-orientated approach to childcare. Play-led learning.
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Beach Haven - Auckland
BestStart Beach Haven
BestStart Beach Haven is now open! The centre will provide quality education and care for children aged between 3 months to 6 years old.
Our indoor environments are built purposely to support the learning and development of different age groups – Infants, Toddlers and Preschool. Each room will be equipped with high quality, focused resources designed to spark curious minds.
Our internal environment is connected to a challenging outdoor area, to encourage physical outdoor learning for your child. Children can challenge themselves on the playground equipment while building their independence and self-confidence.
Healthy, nutritious meals and snacks will be provided throughout the day.
We will offer BestStart’s Be School Ready initiative for our preschool children, which will be incorporated into everyday practice, assisting with the next step in their learning journey. The initiative encourages children to use their developing self-help skills and provides a range of opportunities to extend their independence.
Your child’s learning journey and milestones will be captured and shared through one-on-one communication and our online learning portfolios on Storypark. This is a great way to keep up to date with what your child is doing while at the centre. You can log in to see what’s been happening in their day, check out photos of them and comment on their activities.
We offer:
- 20 hours free for 3–5-year-olds and WINZ subsidies available* if required
- Great teacher to child ratios
- Gift for all new enrolments*
BestStart Beach Haven is your child’s destination for early learning. Contact us today to find out more!
About BestStart
BestStart is a registered charity owned by the Wright Family Foundation. We support initiatives and programmes within BestStart and the wider ECE sector that support equitable outcomes for all children. We do this because we want to make a positive difference in the lives of children.
Our centres reflect their children, staff, and communities. We celebrate individuality, uniqueness, and diversity, encouraging a spirit of empathy, understanding and collaboration. Through responsive relationships and our curriculum, we support learners to choose their own path.
Our centres have a strong support network including a dedicated Area Manager to ensure the centres have exceptional standards.
We’re committed to promoting Hauora (Wellbeing) within our centres for our tamariki, families and staff. Our teachers ensure that children engage in physical activity as part of their everyday learning experiences, and provide healthy food, so that children receive the nourishment they need.
Part of the BestStart family, we’ve been voted the Most Trusted Early Childhood Education provider in New Zealand.
Licensed for
120 children
Beach Haven - Auckland
Home Grown Kids Beach Haven
Thinking about Home Based childcare with Home Grown Kids?
All of our Educators are carefully selected and screened including Police Vetting, identity checks, an interview that assess their attitudes and values toward children and an overall assessment of risk.
Enquire today and we’ll be in touch with you soon to provide the perfect option for your family.
Choosing the Best Educator for Your Child
We stand strong alongside our Educators. We care about them and we’re committed to the work they do, supporting and communicating with them every step of the way. We understand that engaged, fulfilled Educators make for happy families and even happier tamariki who thrive in these small group settings.
Small Group Setting
Our Home Based childcare groups are capped at a maximum of four children under the age of six, including Educators’ own children. This means we can offer each child the individual attention they need to flourish.
The best fit for your whānau values
Our Educators offer a range of different programmes based around their beliefs, values, culture, background and philosophies. Over 90% of our Educators hold a recognised ECE qualification. Some of our Educators are mothers and grandmothers with fantastic life skills, experience and knowledge. We’ll listen to your needs and then offer, where possible, a range of Educators. You will get to choose an Educator that you and your whānau connect with and trust.
Exceeding educational standards
An education programme that reflects New Zealand ECE curriculum - Te Whāriki. We are a Ministry of Education approved and licensed Early Childhood Education provider. Regularly reviewed by the
Education Review Office to ensure all our Home Based environments not only meet, but exceed the Ministry of Education’s Licensing Criteria for Home-based Services (2008).
Subsidies available
We’re an approved Work and Income provider and can support you to access a childcare subsidy if you are eligible.
20 hours ECE scheme
The Government subsidises all children aged 3-5 years (or 6 if not enrolled in school) who attend an ECE facility, making access more affordable for all.
Leaders in development practices for each child
All our Educators are supported and guided by our Visiting Teachers who are Qualified certificated ECE teachers with many years’ experience and expertise in early childhood education. Our Visiting Teachers regularly attend professional development to keep up-to-date with current research and theory for best practice for Education and care for under fives.
Our philosophy, vision and mission
- Our Vision– The why – The reason we exist:
To provide a family friendly wrap around support service that enables all tamariki/whanau to learn, grow and thrive in a home-based setting. Investing in cultivating kindness, strong and professional relationships, in all our people to continue growing as lifelong learners
- Mission Statement – The How -How are we going to achieve the Vision?
We will achieve our Vision through ensuring that every team member is emotionally invested in the well-being of our people including tamariki, whanau, Educators, communities and our Edubase family. We value successes and that these are not ours alone, the greatest success comes from the strengths of many. Our passion, knowledge and commitment will be the catalyst that enables everyone to learn, thrive and achieve.
- Philosophy Statement
Edubase is a Home Based Early Childhood Education service that is committed to providing nurturing learning environments where tamariki thrive as individuals through an authentic play-based, natural learning education and care programme, in a home setting.
To enrich the learning of each tamariki we form strong community connections, developing links within the home and the learning environments of our Kaiako. Tamariki learn respect for people, places and things, shaping Aotearoa and developing an appreciation of New Zealand’s dual heritage. We continually strive to develop knowledge and an understanding of the cultural heritages of both partners to Te Tiriti o Waitangi – supporting a holistic approach to learning which is guided by our NZ Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki.
Educators and Nannies offer comfortable, small group sizes, fostering respectful and reciprocal relationships, promoting tikanga Māori within their practice.
As an Organisation, we pride ourselves on cultivating strong, professional relationships, strengthening capability in all our people to continue growing as lifelong learners.
Edubase celebrates the diversity and uniqueness of each tamaiti, whanau and Kaiako and the gifts they bring. They are taonga, a treasure or gift. All things cultural are affirmed and celebrated, aiming to support children in gaining a positive awareness of their own and other cultures.
Tiaki nga tamariki – take care of the children
Licensed for
4 children
4.83 (1)
Beach Haven - Auckland
Creative Kids
Creative Kids provides a safe, loving environment for your child to learn, play, and grow. We welcome new enrolments from birth to 5 years.
Licensed for
60 children
5.00 (1)
Beach Haven - Auckland
Lancaster Learning Centre
We support the development of our children’s potential by providing:
- a safe homely environment
- three nutritious meals daily
- professional responsive educators
- a positive environment where infants and children can build relationships with their peers and adults of different ages, gender and cultures
- a supportive relationship with caregivers and whānau
- a variety of experiences and challenges
- creative arts
- process cooking
- gardening
- a large outdoor area for healthy active play
- gymnastic sessions with Jumping Beans
- individual portfolios for children to revisit and reflect on their learning experiences
Licensed for
33 children