Hands at Play Aotearoa
About Hands at Play Aotearoa
About Education & Care Service
Education & Care Services are mainstream early learning centres that offer full-day or part-day care with a structured curriculum, qualified teachers, and a focus on learning through play. They cater to families needing flexible childcare options and wanting a balanced approach that supports social, physical, and early academic development in a diverse environment.
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 Hands at Play Aotearoa, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Hands at Play Aotearoa currently has a roll of 62 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (51% of the roll), alongside european, māori, pacific, 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
“I’m very happy with the care and service provided by Hands at Play Aotearoa. The staff are hospitable and professional. I truly feel confident 💯trusting my child in your hands. I also appreciate your holistic approach to child development, focusing not just on learning but also on emotional and social growth. It’s also exciting that you celebrate diverse cultures feasts and different language weeks. It’s clear that you genuinely care about each child’s wellbeing it means so much to us as parents. Thank you for creating such a positive, supportive and conducive to learning environment. Highly recommended 🙌”
“Thank you Hands at Play this is a very good daycare I had my two children here and they finished this year and the primary school teachers are very happy with my children and their progress. Thank you so much”
“The staff is incredibly nurturing, professional, and genuinely dedicated to the well-being and development of each child. They provide a safe, clean, and stimulating environment where our little one feels loved and supported every day. Highly recommended to any parent looking for top-quality child care!”
“lovely daycare! my son enjoys going to school everyday, he loves talking about what they do, talks about his teachers and his friends too, which means he is very comfortable with them which makes me at ease. Teachers and staff have their lovely smiles on everyday. very professional and friendly. Would definitely recommend!”
“Thank you team at Hands At Play Aotearoa for helping me raise my daughter in the most caring and nurturing way, for providing us as parents with gentle guidance and great advice. All the teachers are very nice and caring As a bonus, the rates are quite competitive and present great value for money.”
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