Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Brooklyn Playcentre

Wellington, Brooklyn

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

51 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Brooklyn Playcentre

Brooklyn Playcentre is a playcentre in Brooklyn, Wellington, 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 Brooklyn Playcentre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Brooklyn Playcentre currently has a roll of 51 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (88% of the roll), alongside māori, asian, 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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Branwen Millar

June 2023

“We love going to Brooklyn playcentre as a family - the kids are able to explore new things and I particularly appreciate meeting other local parents and being part of the playcentre community.”

Oliver Macesmith

June 2022

“I've taken both my kids to Brooklyn Playcentre. The fun times they have had, and the friendships they have made, have been exceptional. The community for myself as well has been amazing.”

Rachelle Blockley

March 2022

“The kids have attended since they were babies they have made lots of friends and enjoyed all the experiences here.”

Evan Blackie

August 2019