Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Glen Eden Playcentre

Auckland, Glen Eden

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

49 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Glen Eden Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Glen Eden Playcentre currently has a roll of 49 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (76% 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

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Cammy Cat

November 2025

“We‘ve visited many Playcentre in and around Auckland and Glen Eden has been the best for us! It has everything my little one wants to engage and play with, it has a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and it’s located conveniently for us. There is always something happening, it’s never boring ;) Highly recommend for your little one 💛”

Alena

November 2025

“Lovely place for kids and parents to come and play, make friends and be apart of the community”

Salty Syrup

January 2022

“awesome for birthdays or even just hanging out :)”

Cass

February 2021

“Great place for parents and children 0-6 Pop along Mon,Tues,Thurs or Fri and say hi.”