Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Bucklands Beach Ohui-a-rangi Playcentre

Auckland, Bucklands Beach

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

28 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Bucklands Beach Ohui-a-rangi Playcentre

Bucklands Beach Ohui-a-rangi Playcentre is a playcentre in Bucklands Beach, Auckland, 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 Bucklands Beach Ohui-a-rangi Playcentre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Bucklands Beach Ohui-a-rangi Playcentre currently has a roll of 28 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (75% of the roll), alongside māori, asian 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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Rachael

May 2025

“We love this Playcentre! There's something for every child, from the playground, to the arts and crafts, books, cooking, water play, messy play. My child has a great time learning with other kids, and I get to interact with other adults. Highly recommend.”

Charlotte Gray

June 2022

“We have been attending here for over a year now and I cannot recommend it highly enough. A friendly, exciting and enriching environment for children and parents alike.”

Stephen Lord

April 2017