At The Learning Sanctuary Gisborne, we nurture children’s intellectual, social and physical development in a purpose-built facility designed to complement their learning.

Why choose The Learning Sanctuary Gisborne?

• A caring and qualified team of educators who provide play-based early learning experiences for children from nursery to kindergarten age.
• Our custom-built childcare centre is designed to give children every opportunity to learn and grow, while our picturesque two-acre property engages children in exploration and adventure.
• Facilities include spacious decked and grassy areas protected by big trees and shade sails, a large timber play structure, a bike track, a teepee, a water play area and sandpits.
• Healthy and delicious meals and snacks are prepared by our in-house chef using fresh local produce.
• Our nursery provides tummy time, sensory and social experiences, and language-rich environments through dialogue and music.
• Toddlers at our childcare centre receive age-appropriate learning that encourages self-confidence and spontaneity. Children are provided with experiences that help them explore literacy and numeracy in a fun way and help them build relationships with their peers.
• Our state-of-the-art kindergarten curriculum is guided by the national Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and taught by qualified early childhood teachers.
• Our centre also offers outside school hours care (OHSC) and vacation care for children aged 5 to 12. Our OHSC program includes school pick-ups and drop-offs.
• Our daily updates are provide through our parent communication App which include photos showcasing your child’s learning development and socialisation, as well as countless happy snaps of their journey in our centre.
• We understand that parents don’t always have time for extracurricular activities, so we offer a variety of incursion and excursion programs including music, aerobics and yoga.
• Our centre is fully air-conditioned and has on-site parking.
• Nappies and wipes are included for your convenience.

Listen to what our families say about The Learning Sanctuary: 

Meet the centre manager – Dee Gillham

Welcome to The Learning Sanctuary Gisborne. I’m proud to be the Centre Manager at this outstanding centre.

I’ve been working in early childhood education for over 20 years. I have a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), a Diploma of Community Services and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

I’m very passionate about the early years and providing a nurturing and caring environment for children to grow. We offer a safe space where children are encouraged to explore, extend their own interests and ideas, and develop lifelong skills to reach their full potential.

Our educators believe in working as a team with our families and the larger community to build trusting relationships so we can achieve the best possible learning outcomes for all the children in our care.

We encourage you to come by the centre and discover for yourself the fantastic facilities and our large natural outdoor environment.

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Get the full kindergarten experience at The Learning Sanctuary

Our philosophy is that when it comes to children we believe in learning through play, learning from experimentation, and learning to take on the years ahead with awe and imagination.

Our school readiness program is focused on literacy and numeracy through play-based learning and you’ll be able to watch this journey with daily updates via our app.

Our curriculum lays the foundations for a successful educational journey through:

• Science, technology and mathematics
• Language and literacy
• Arts and Drama
• Social and emotional development
• Family and community partnerships

Compared to traditional Kindergartens, we’re open longer from 7:00am – 6:30pm, our program runs 52 weeks of the year and offers up to 5 days per week to truly prepare your child for school.

Give us a call or drop in to our centre to find out more about our program.

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Book a tour today and start your child’s journey with The Learning Sanctuary

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Nursery room (0 – 18 months)

Our Nursery room offers:

• A caring and comforting environment where children feel safe to play and explore
• Tummy time, physical activity, and messy and sensory play
• A language-rich environment through music, singing, reading and rhymes

Toddler room (18 months – 2.5 years)

Our Toddler room provides:

• Music and movement activities to enhance sensory-motor development
• The development of social skills and self-confidence
• A language-rich environment through reading and conversations
• The exploration of literacy and numeracy through real-life experiences

Pre-kindergarten room 1 (2.5 – 3.5 years)

Our Pre-kindergarten room 1 offers:

• Social learning through group and individual play throughout the day
• Interactive technology designed to promote gross and fine motor skills
• The development of language and literacy skills through books and conversations
• An opportunity to learn about literacy and numeracy in a safe and inspiring environment

Pre-kindergarten room 2 (3 – 4 years)

Our Pre-kindergarten room 2 provides:

• Highly qualified educators who nurture children’s social and emotional development
• The development of literacy, numeracy and social skills through play
• An environment that enhances physical and mental wellbeing
• Unlimited opportunities for outdoor play and discovery

Preschool room (4 – 5 years)

Our Preschool room offers:

• A school-readiness program focused on literacy and numeracy through play-based learning
• The use of children’s interests and abilities as a vehicle for learning
• The development of social and emotional skills
• Enhanced self-awareness and respect for others
• A transition-to-school program

Book a tour to experience The Learning Sanctuary difference at our centre. We look forward to welcoming your family to our centre.

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Reviews and Testimonials

See what our parents have to say about our centre:

“Our girls love attending this centre, great staff and facilities.”

– Kate

“Great childcare centre.”

– Fernando

“Five star childcare”

– K.L.

We’d love to welcome you to one of our Learning Sanctuary Childcare & Early Education centres. If you would like to register your interest in a place at The Learning Sanctuary Gisborne, please fill out the form below. One of our educators will then be in touch to discuss your needs.

Please note: filling in this form does not guarantee a place. We recommend visiting a centre for a tour and meeting our friendly educators.