An early learning centre at 10 Gills Road in Albany, on the North Shore, in Old Albany Village. It opened in 2010 and is the original Reach Forward centre. The centre describes itself as a Christian early childhood centre with a structured curriculum, and it says its learning is built around English language, numeracy, science discovery and music classes.
Parents say the teachers pay attention to each child and give families support with things such as attachment, potty training and how boys learn. One parent says the centre is calm and not understaffed, with a good mix of outdoor play, learning and quiet times. The website says the centre draws children from across Auckland, from Warkworth to Takapuna, and that it is within walking distance of Kell Park and Albany Library. It is also convenient for people studying at Massey University or driving the motorway. Our pick in Albany for a family who wants a structured early learning programme with music and science.