Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Howick Playcentre

Auckland, Howick

4.7|

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

37 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

4.7/5

About Howick Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Howick Playcentre currently has a roll of 37 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (64% 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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kristie newman

April 2022

“A fun family environment that offered me exactly what I needed......play time with my kids, new friendships with other mums who were going through exactly the same parenting issues as I was. Somewhere where I can turn up, hair not done, no make up, bags under my eyes from lack of sleep and be made to instantly feel part of the pack😍 The best decision i have ever made for myself and my 3 kids......the first 5 years of their lives was fun, messy, imaginative, creative, unique, and timeless. I wouldn't change a thing!!”

Naomi Wilson

August 2020