Ellerslie Playcentre
About Ellerslie Playcentre
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 Ellerslie Playcentre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Ellerslie Playcentre currently has a roll of 69 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (79% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, 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
“Such a warm and welcoming centre. It takes a village to raise a child and this is a great little village to join.”
“We have been part of this lovely community of families for a few years and will be here for a few more! I love that we have this quality early childhood education option available to us and I can be part of my children’s learning and for all their milestones”
“Ellerslie Playcentre is such a fantastic community where our children love to play and learn with their friends. Our family loves the great facilities, resources, learning, free education for parents, awesome field trips and support that comes with the Playcentre community.”
“Outstanding level of educational play! All the kids here love to learn and all enjoy using their imaginations. Setting the standard!”
“Great facilities and a well organised community. They have a big kids session.”
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