Pakenham YMCA Early Learning Centre
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Pakenham YMCA Early Learning Centre overview
Welcome to Pakenham YMCA Early Learning Centre. Our early learning programs give your child a great start to life.
The Y has provided care for young people across Australia for over 20 years and has industry-leading safeguarding polices in place; so, you can be assured that your child will be cared for in a safe environment.
We're committed to heling your child reach their potential. Our programs encourage children to be curious, confident and independent thinkers, who love learning and improving their capabilities. As a not-for-profit organisation, we are committed to supporting children and families and we achieve this by creating strong relationships with parents, guardians and communities.
We provide:
- Excursions to local schools and playgrounds
- Weekly incursions including library and Mandarin through Early Learning Language Australia (ELLA)
- Healthy meals and snacks throughout the day prepared by our experienced On-site Chef
- All rooms open to an outdoor play space and doors are open most of the day allowing children the opportunity to explore freely and make connections with their environment.
- Long opening hours - 6:30am to 6:30pm
Our centre is located on the grounds of John Henry Primary School in Pakenham which gives us unique opportunities to develop school-readiness. It also offers parents a convenient one drop-off and pick-up location for children of all ages.
We have a spacious, natural yard that allows the children to engage in out indoor-outdoor program throughout the day. Our yard has space for climbing equipment for children of all ages, two sandpits, water play, mud play and vast spaces for learning.
If you'd like to know more about what Pakenham YMCA Early Learning Centre offers, please book a tour via our website
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Location
9 Gateway AvenuePakenham, VIC, 3810
Centre Reviews
We’ve had a fantastic experience at YMCA Pakenham. From day one, the kinder teacher and all the educators have made our children feel... We’ve had a fantastic experience at YMCA Pakenham. From day one, the kinder teacher and all the educators have made our children feel welcome, supported, and have taken the time to get to know them. Racheal, Jenny and Ranmal create such a warm, inclusive environment which allows our son to be himself. Their patience, creativity, and dedication truly shine, and it’s clear they genuinely care about each child’s development. Our son’s confidence has grown immensely and his educators know exactly how to challenge him to help him grow and learn. Issy and Nora have taken so much time to really get to know our daughter’s personality and know exactly how to settle her and make her feel comfortable. She has built strong relationships with her educators and we are so grateful for the care and support she is shown everyday. The centre manager Carly, and 2IC Dani are both welcoming and it is very clear they are passionate about the centre and the outcomes for the children. Communication with families is excellent, and we always feel informed and involved. All the educators are welcoming and always put in the effort to ensure the children are happy and settled. We’re so grateful for the amazing start our children have had at the Y! Read more
Wonderful daycare. My daughter is in the nursery and has been since she was 5 months old. The staff are kind, caring and... Wonderful daycare. My daughter is in the nursery and has been since she was 5 months old. The staff are kind, caring and very professional. A lovely daycare that genuinely cares about all the kids that go there! Read more
Thanks, Caitlin, for your lovely review. We are pleased to hear you have had such a positive experience since starting with us and that you have found the service to be so caring and professional.