York Place Preschool and Nursery is a locally owned early childcare centre in central Dunedin, close to the city centre, the University of Otago, the hospital and the Octagon. It cares for children from newborns to five years. Babies and toddlers are in the Tui room, for children aged 0 to 2, and older children are in the Pukeko Preschool room, for children aged 2 to 5, each with its own indoor and outdoor space. The centre offers 20 ECE hours for 3 to 5 year olds. It has a ready-for-school programme for children moving to school, and preschool children go on weekly bush outings. Staff are qualified, registered and first-aid trained, and the centre says it exceeds Ministry of Education ratios for one-on-one care. Families are part of a learning goal for each child, and progress is documented through learning stories. The centre has been owned by Sarah and Jonathon Pleace since 2014. Open Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm.