Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Amberley Playcentre

Amberley

4.8|

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

16 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

4.8/5

About Amberley Playcentre

Amberley Playcentre is a playcentre in Amberley, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for families who want a parent-led, community-based early learning model where adults actively participate in their child’s education. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

About Playcentre

Playcentres are parent-led early childhood services where families work alongside trained educators to support children’s learning through play, offering a warm, community-driven environment. These centres cater to parents who want to be actively involved in their child’s early education, enjoying a supportive, cooperative model that values whānau participation and mixed-age play.

What Is 20 Hours ECE funding?

20 Hours ECE is a government-funded initiative that helps reduce the cost of early childhood education for families with tamariki aged 3–5. Eligible children can receive up to 20 hours of funded care and education each week at participating services. Centres can set their own enrolment patterns and may ask for optional charges, but the funded hours themselves should be free of compulsory fees. If you are unsure how this works at Amberley Playcentre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Amberley Playcentre currently has a roll of 16 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (67% of the roll), alongside māori, other children.

Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education and were last updated on 01/07/2024.

Parent Reviews

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Kerrie O'Donnell

November 2025

“Great little park for families to go and see the birds in the Avery and play in the kids playground plenty of room to kick a ball or a game of cricket and have a picnic.”

Chris M

December 2024

“Very nice park with birds, roses, playground, old building and bridge.”

Kris and Jeff W

October 2024

“Really pretty gardens and it has a great wee playground for toddlers”

Vivian Brownell

November 2023

“Really lovely Park with plenty of signboards for information. Lovely gardens. Kids playground.”

Gerard Christie

January 2023

“Really nice playground in Amberley. Whether it’s your destination or your just passing through, I’d highly recommend this one. Has everything the little ones need to play, and space to run around on. Also had toilets, a stream and a little path and wooded area for hide and seek. You can either stop on the main road and walk through or drive around the back to the car park. Safely removed from the main road”