Albany
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Albany Childcare Centre
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31 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, Auckland
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Our learning spaces encourage imagination, explorations and a variety of learning opportunities for our children. Babies aged between 3-12 months are cared for in a separate intimate, cosy space with no more than six children accommodated at one time, cared for by two highly experienced teachers who delight in working with our littlest members.
Toddlers and older children are free to experiment and explore within richly resourced environments, like our ever-evolving herb and vegetable garden: a place where children can have access to the wonders of the natural world. Through carefully planned and open-ended learning experiences, each child can feel supported in a learning journey unique to them.
With our excellent child-teacher ratios, our well-established community relationships and our committed and passionate team, Bear Park Albany is a centre filled with wonder, wellbeing and a strong sense of belonging.
We’re committed to creating wonderful, nurturing childhoods, based on respectful relationships and a powerful image of the child.
Our Children
Our learning spaces are well resourced, encouraging imagination, explorations and a variety of learning opportunities for our children.
Our Teachers
Our passionate, experienced teachers are committed to providing each child with unique experiences, ensuring they are nurtured, happy and inspired.
Our Environment
We provide a calm and peaceful setting in which the children’s languages and cultural identities are valued and affirmed.
At Bear Park Albany, your child’s wellbeing and sense of belonging sit at the heart of everything we do. Our programme is shaped by children’s interests, guided by thoughtful teachers, and designed to support confident, capable learners.
Albany’s Infant & Toddler Childcare Centre aspires to provoke confident capable learners, who are recognised as unique individual Akonga. Our Albany team have created a respectful, open and nurturing environment, where parents and the extended whanau are welcomed and valued as part of our programme. As educators, we believe it is up to us to give the children the opportunities to express their own creativity, explore widely and connect with their discoveries in their own meaningful way.
As Kiwi teachers, we understand that our children are confident and capable learners with whom we are co-researchers. This age group experiences many changes and we strive to create an environment that is welcoming, cohesive and challenging. We value and celebrate the multiple cultures within our group and view each child as a unique individual. Teachers of the Kiwi team understand the importance of the whanau in our children’s lives and strive to work collaboratively with the children’s families.
In the Tui Room we strongly support our children in their last years prior to the transition to school. It is here that children are supported in their love of learning, as teachers encourage, guide and support their learning.
We take pride in ensuring that we have a strong and supportive network in place between Bear Park, home and the local primary schools. This ensures that children have positive and rewarding learning experiences as they move from early childhood education to the school setting.
The Tui room gives children the confidence in their abilities; the opportunity to grow their emerging interests, and also developing the very important skills in working in a group learning environment. This sets the children on a confident path and ensures a smooth transition for the whole family.
Locations Information
Albany Childcare Centre
Centre Owner/Franchisor:
Bridget Gerrard
Infant Toddler Supervisor:
Wilma Gibbs
Preschool Supervisor:
Liz Knight
Infant Toddler:
(09) 415 9837
Preschool:
(09) 415 9833
Age of children catered for:
3 months to 5 years olds
Licence:
25 under two’s + 45 over two’s
FAQs
Where is the Albany centre located?
Bear Park Albany is at 31 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, Auckland 0632. Kristin School and Pinehurst School are both within a 5 minute drive, with Westfield Albany and Northern Motorway access close by. Well placed for families across the upper North Shore. Open Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.00pm. Nearby suburbs: Schnapper Rock, Rosedale, Paremoremo, Torbay, Unsworth Heights, Lucas Heights.
What is the teacher-child ratio?
In our infant room, babies aged 3 to 12 months are cared for in a group of no more than six, with two dedicated kaiako focused entirely on that space. For toddlers and preschoolers, groups remain small and well-staffed throughout the day. Excellent teacher-to-child ratios are something parents at Bear Park Albany consistently notice and value.
Are your staff certified in early childhood education?
Bear Park Albany's leadership starts with a fully qualified, registered ECE teacher with extensive sector experience at the helm. Across the wider teaching team, at least 80% of kaiako hold an ECE or Primary teaching qualification at NZQA Level 7 or above, with full Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand registration. Teachers completing their qualification study while working in the centre, mentored by Bear Park's experienced Curriculum and Operations team.
What age groups does Bear Park Albany cater to?
Bear Park Albany accepts tamariki aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe in continuity of care, so your child can remain with us from infancy through to their first day of school.
What are your fees and do you accept childcare subsidies?
For up-to-date fee information, please contact Bear Park Albany directly. We also participate in the Government's 20 Hours ECE funding for eligible three- and four-year-olds.
Is Bear Park Albany accepting new child enrolments?
The Bear Park Albany team can give you up-to-date information on current availability. We recommend getting in touch early as places fill quickly.
How can I book a tour?
To book a tour at Bear Park Albany, head to bearpark.co.nz, click Book a Tour, and select your preferred centre and time. You're also welcome to download our Parents Guide for a detailed look at life at Bear Park.
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