Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Houghton Valley Playcentre

Wellington, Houghton Bay

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

26 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Houghton Valley Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Houghton Valley Playcentre currently has a roll of 26 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (86% 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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Sonya Kooiman

June 2019

“Parents are very friendly and always have a hot coffee available. Great location out of the Wellington wind and bush track behind the centre for spontaneous trips to the local community garden, chickens and school. Cater for children from birth until 6 year olds and always something exciting happening on session.”

OGC Jamieson

December 2016

“Our child attended this play Centre. Like all groups , it had its people dynamics but overall the experience was very positive and our child had a good time here, grew a lot and developed making some great friends. The facility is really nice, is surrounded by lovely bush. Has a rural feel even though it is close to the city. Obviously parents and families change often so go in with an open mind and heart and it will be as rewarding as the effort you put into it . Great stepping stone to Houghton valley school. All the best. PJ”

Keir Rice

May 2016