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Experience the YMCA difference

The following key priorities set us apart
education

Personalised
Education

Quality education tailored to meet the unique needs of every child.

Personalised
Education

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Industry Leading
Experts

Highly experienced industry experts lead our educators.

Industry Leading
Experts

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Superior
Safety

We meet the highest national safety standards in childcare.

Superior
Safety

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Inspiring, Play-based
Curriculums

Our curriculums are educational , play-based and are designed to inspire.

Inspiring, Play-based
Curriculums

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Fun, Inclusive
Environments

We offer happy, dynamic, culturally safe environments.

Fun, Inclusive
Environments

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Healthy
Journeys

We incorporate healthy rituals into your child’s daily routine.

Healthy
Journeys

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Our learning philosophy

Inspiring curriculums, tailored to meet the unique needs of your child.

We believe that children are competent, powerful individuals, capable of influencing their own unique learning journey.

Our learning approach

Fun-filled learning journeys that every child will love

We create inspiring learning experiences that build the capacity of every child, at every stage of their development.

Led by industry experts

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Highly experienced industry experts develop our educational curriculums

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Personalised education

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We adapt our learning approach to meet the individual needs of every child

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Vibrant environments

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Our learning environments are fun, inclusive and dynamic

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Our healthy approach

Healthy and immersive experiences that every child will love

At the heart of our Early Learning service, is a healthy approach to food, physical activity and identity development that builds the whole child.

Positive identity
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We support the healthy development of every child’s own individual identity.

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Seasonal nutrition and
food education

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Our menus are seasonal, created by nutritional experts and our food rituals are educational.

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Active & healthy
rituals for life

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We build active habits and positive attitudes to physical activity from an early age.

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Superior safety standards

The YMCA meets the highest national safety standards

The YMCA NT is independently reviewed by the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) to ensure our services are safe for all children and young people. The ACF ‘Independently Reviewed’ stamp is a sign of assurance that the YMCA NT is a safe place for your children and young people.

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Quality care

Passionate educators trained by industry-leading experts

Our staff are some of the most passionate educators in the industry, certified to provide high levels of care and education to children and are led by highly experienced, industry-leading experts who have a solid understanding of early childhood education. That is why many of our centres have, for so long, met and exceeded the national quality standards.

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What parents say about Early Learning at the YMCA…

“A well run service with great customer service ethics!”

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“The staff enjoy what they do…they look happy and have good morale.”

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“Amazing staff! Excellent educators who engage with children in a positive way.”

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“My son has had the absolute best experience as a 4 month old and 8 months later still loves it.”

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“The service is so very helpful to families and communities.”

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Enquire today

If you have any questions about our programs and services, please contact us today.