YMCA Bishopdale Childcare Centre

Our Philosophy

Our Core Purpose

Investing in the Next Generation

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Our Values

Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Honesty


Tamariki – Children

• Through strong relationships and whānaungatanga (being able to relate to others), tamariki develop a sense of belonging and they feel safe, secure and confident in their tuhura (discovery) of the world around them.
• Through scaffolding tamariki independence via a wide range of activities and experiences, tamariki develop rangatiratanga (the ability to manage oneself) and their hauora (mind, body and spirit).
• E whakapono ana mātau ki te mana, ki te miharo a te tamaiti, ki a tātau tamariki – We believe in the power and wonder of the child, our tamariki.

Whānaungatanga – Partnerships

• We value parents and whānau as first teachers of their tamariki and respect their beliefs, culture and aspirations.
• We see the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and what this partnership means.
• Through strong, reciprocal relationships and mana reo (communication) with whānau and tamariki, we support the development of manawaroa (resilience) and whakaoti rapanga (problem solving) for all tamariki.

Ahurea – Culture

• We provide an inclusive environment through the use of te reo Māori, tikanga and providing tamariki with the opportunity to learn and develop respect for both parties of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• We embrace cultural diversity through our environment, languages, resources and relationships.
• We encourage tuhura (discovery) through an environment that is warm and inviting and replicates the home environment.

Kaiako – Teachers

• We are committed to ongoing professional learning and support for all kaiako.
• We employ and support qualified kaiako and kaiako in training to ensure the best learning outcomes and care for our tamariki.
• Kaiako are seen as role models who know each tamaiti well and therefore have the ability to empower all tamariki.

Kātahi anō ka tuku tātau ki te hanga i tētahi tūāpapa mo te aroha tūturu o te akoranga

Finally, we are committed to building a foundation for a lifelong love of learning

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