Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Kānuka Tāwharau/ Rolleston Playcentre

Rolleston

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

50 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

4/5

About Kānuka Tāwharau/ Rolleston Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Kānuka Tāwharau/ Rolleston Playcentre currently has a roll of 50 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (69% of the roll), alongside māori, 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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Cosmo

June 2025

“Went here once for a application, there was more old dudes than children?”

Lisa Bullock

November 2023

“Great place to meet your "village" and find mummy friends while you learn to parent together and your child can make friends while learning together too. It's not a childcare where you drop off but is just as valuable”

Muma K

May 2023

“Great plaucentre with many opportunities for our children. Lots of smart toys to keep our children busy learning. Lots of nice parents and careers”