Y-Arataha

Kia Ora
Nga Mihi nui ki to whanau

Welcome and warm greetings to you and your family.

We would like to thank Ngati OneOne for their advice and guidance with the naming of this, our third early childhood education centre.  We believe that Y Arataha fulfils our desires and hopes for the pathway of learning of Kaiti tamariki.  Y Arataha Early Learning Centre is a licensed and chartered education and care centre with the Ministry of Education.

Y Arataha is a non profit making community service under the umbrella of YMCA Gisborne. The centre caters for children aged 0-6 years of age. The centre was developed to compliment and provide education and care for the tamariki of the community.

Hours of Operation

The centre is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am till 3.30pm excluding Statutory Holidays and all School Holidays.

Curriculum

Y Arataha Programmes and Experiences are guided by Te Whariki - The New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum.
Children experience an environment where they "Grow up as component and confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society."
Activities and experiences in the centre are child initiated and teacher supported. They are based upon children's strengths and Interests.

Management/Nga Kaiwhakahaere

The centre is governed by YMCA Gisborne Board of Directors and is managed by qualified and experienced personnel. Whanau Meetings are held each term to ensure the families are informed and consulted.

Staffing/Nga Kaimahi

The centre boast a fantastic team of qualified and experienced Early Childhood Teachers.
Our Staff to child ratios are in accordance with the Ministry of Education Regulations and in most cases they exceed the minimum requirements

1 adult:5 children for under twos
1 adult:8 children for over twos

Fees/Nga Utu

Hourly Rates:
Hourly Rate $5.00
Fees are charged for times and days enrolled. Attendance over and above the enrolled times shall be an extra cost.
WINZ Subsidies can be accessed to those eligible to subsidise fees.
20 Free ECE Hours can be accessed to those three and four year olds that are eligible

Absenteeism

All absences Full Charge

Payment Options include cash, cheque, eftpos, credit card, automatic payment and internet banking.

Meals/Kai

Y Arataha provides all meals for children, Meals include morning and afternoon tea and a cooked lunch and dessert. All meals are designed to meet the daily nutritional intake for children and ensure that healthy options are utilised. Dietary concerns and special meals can be made to cater for your child/s, family/whanau needs and values.

Excursions/Nga haerere

Y Arataha is fortunate to have access to many of the programmes that YMCA Gisborne offer the community. Children at Y Arataha will have access to Y Gym, Y Music, the stadium and vehicles for group excursions.

Bookings / Contacts

224 Wainui Road
Gisborne
Ph 06 867 2393
Fax 06 867 9263
Email ytots@ymcagisborne.org.nz