Nestled in the heart of the East Coast Bays community, Murrays Bay Childcare has been providing nurturing care and meaningful learning experiences for 45 years.
As a family-owned center, we offer a home away from home. Privately owned by Gayle and Gary Newby and managed by their son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Sherene, our heart is firmly rooted in whΔnau, connection, and lifelong learning.
A classic quarter acre section with lush grass and fruit trees is the home to our iconic pirate ship and is where children are able to run, climb and make nature-based discoveries.
Our home-like environment has been renovated and expanded over the years but once was one of the original houses in the area. It houses a family playroom, a block room and a wide variety of provocations for children to explore throughout the day alongside their friends.
"MBCC is like no other we've come across. There is a warmth that starts right from the letter box and carries on up the path among the various garden ornaments, through the trees and in the front door.
The staff, the wording on signs around the place and all spaces, inside and out are incredibly inviting and make you feel like you've come home. Drop offs are a breeze.β
- E Morrison
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy reflects the very essence of Murrays Bay Childcare - warmth, peace, calm and caring - and encompasses the principles and strands of our early childhood curriculum, Te WhΔriki.
MEET THE TEAM
Our team of teachers are qualified, registered and experienced with a genuine passion for the work that they do as educators. Guided by the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum Te WhΔriki, they provide a range of opportunity for play at the centre and celebrate childrenβs learning with learning stories and portfolio magic moments.
They are the friendly faces that welcome our families on arrival each morning and work alongside our children throughout the day. They look forward to welcoming your child and family to Murrays Bay Childcare soon
GET IN TOUCH!
Nestled in the heart of our community, conveniently located to parks, Murrays Bay beach and local schools such as Murrays Bay, Mairangi Bay, St Johns, and Browns Bay Schools.
Close to the Albany commercial hub but in a tranquil, residential setting that we know is best for childrenβs wellbeing and ultimately their learning.
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