About Us
About East Coast Bays Community Creche
We are a well-established (since 1984), fully licensed, not-for-profit, mixed age early childhood centre (6 months to 5 years). The majority of our teachers have worked in the centre for several years with our most recent team member joining us four years ago.
We offer sessional and extended days, catered to suit your individual needs. Our small group setting is licensed for 32 children taught by an enthusiastic team of 100% qualified and registered teachers.
We have a fantastic programme in which children are at the forefront of our teaching and learning. We value and believe in nurturing positive learning dispositions which enable children to operate in a constantly changing world. We achieve this by supporting respectful and reciprocal relationships in an environment that fosters wellbeing and belonging. We provide a programme that encourages bicultural practice, curiosity, joy, perseverance, resilience, and confidence as well as independence and the development of social competencies.
Being situated in the heart of Browns Bay and on the Village Green enables us to maintain strong connections with our local community. With Browns Bay Beach and Taiaotea Creek just metres away we have opportunities to explore and appreciate our natural world.
Our teaching Team
Kia ora, ko Penelope ahau (Senior Teacher)
Kia ora, ko June Dolphin ahau (Assistant Senior Teacher)
Kia ora, ko June Dolphin ahau (Assistant Senior Teacher)
I started my teaching career at Torbay Primary, where I taught for four years, I have been the senior teacher at The Crèche since it all began in St Anne’s Hall in 1984.
It has been an absolute privilege to have been on The Crèche’s journey since this time and to have had the opportunity to support and work with so many tamariki and th
I started my teaching career at Torbay Primary, where I taught for four years, I have been the senior teacher at The Crèche since it all began in St Anne’s Hall in 1984.
It has been an absolute privilege to have been on The Crèche’s journey since this time and to have had the opportunity to support and work with so many tamariki and their whānau.
I am a committed lifelong learner. Ongoing professional development continues to inspire and inform my practice, keeping me up to date with current theory and practice. A major highlight for my teaching career was participating in a study tour to Reggio Emilia in 2012. This professional learning has had a huge influence on my practice and to this day contributes greatly to our programme.
While I’m passionate about working in all curriculum areas I am particularly drawn to the visual and performing arts. I’m also interested in children’s physical development. Most important for me though is providing opportunities for children to develop to their full potential, supporting their interests and their view of themselves as capable competent learners.
I hold a diploma in Primary Education and a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
Kia ora, ko June Dolphin ahau (Assistant Senior Teacher)
Kia ora, ko June Dolphin ahau (Assistant Senior Teacher)
Kia ora, ko June Dolphin ahau (Assistant Senior Teacher)
I graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in psychology in 2007 and hold a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) from Auckland University.
I have always held an interest in children’s development which led me to my career in early childhood education. I love teaching at our community-based
I graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in psychology in 2007 and hold a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) from Auckland University.
I have always held an interest in children’s development which led me to my career in early childhood education. I love teaching at our community-based mixed age range centre where the well-being of children and their whānau is at the forefront of our practice.
I am very enthusiastic about literacy, numeracy and the visual arts and enjoy incorporating these interests into our curriculum.
Kia ora, ko Rosie Taylor tōku ingoa
Kia ora, ko June Dolphin ahau (Assistant Senior Teacher)
Kia ora, ko Rosie Taylor tōku ingoa
I hold a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) through Te Rito Maioha.
I have worked at the crèche in a range of roles before becoming a permanent kaiako in 2018.
I am passionate about working in collaboration with tamariki and whānau and provide meaningful learning experiences for all learners. I have a strong commitment to en
I hold a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) through Te Rito Maioha.
I have worked at the crèche in a range of roles before becoming a permanent kaiako in 2018.
I am passionate about working in collaboration with tamariki and whānau and provide meaningful learning experiences for all learners. I have a strong commitment to ensuring equitable opportunities for all within our teaching and learning space and value the rich contributions from the diverse cultures that make up our learning community.
I believe that all children are unique, and it is vital that children have a stimulating and educational environment where they can grow mentally, emotionally and socially through strong attachments with teachers.
Kia ora ko Kylie ahau
Kia ora, my name is Julia Dyer
Kia ora, ko Rosie Taylor tōku ingoa
I’ve been an early childhood teacher since 2001 and hold a diploma in Early Childhood Education. I have been teaching at the crèche since 2022. I absolutely love this profession and
have a passion for working with children and families.
I feel very grateful for the mentoring and professional growth I receive at the Crèche.
My main curricu
I’ve been an early childhood teacher since 2001 and hold a diploma in Early Childhood Education. I have been teaching at the crèche since 2022. I absolutely love this profession and
have a passion for working with children and families.
I feel very grateful for the mentoring and professional growth I receive at the Crèche.
My main curriculum interests are music and movement, and storytelling. I also enjoy working in the playground and supporting children to develop confidence in their physical capabilities and their social competencies.
Kia ora, my name is Julia Dyer
Kia ora, my name is Julia Dyer
Kia ora, my name is Julia Dyer
I hold a Bachelor of Education teaching Early Childhood which I obtained in 2004 through Victoria University in Wellington.
I’ve been a kaiako at the Creche since 2018.
My passion is working within the community sector of Early Childhood. I value relationships greatly and believe that positive, reciprocal relationships are fundamental in
I hold a Bachelor of Education teaching Early Childhood which I obtained in 2004 through Victoria University in Wellington.
I’ve been a kaiako at the Creche since 2018.
My passion is working within the community sector of Early Childhood. I value relationships greatly and believe that positive, reciprocal relationships are fundamental in providing the best possible outcomes for all tamariki.
Within our curriculum I value and enjoy early literacy learning and physical play.
Viewing the world through the eyes of a child brings me great joy and I feel grateful to work in a positive and constructive environment.
Kia Ora ko Antoinette ahau
Kia ora, my name is Julia Dyer
Kia ora, my name is Julia Dyer
I have been a qualified Early Childhood teacher since 2003 and hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education.
I have been teaching at the crèche since January 2021. The creche is the right fit for me as I highly value mixed age settings with a play-based approach to learning. I value building relationships with tamariki and their whānau.
I have been a qualified Early Childhood teacher since 2003 and hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education.
I have been teaching at the crèche since January 2021. The creche is the right fit for me as I highly value mixed age settings with a play-based approach to learning. I value building relationships with tamariki and their whānau. I am passionate about play based learning and creating a stimulating and safe learning environment for children.