Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Koutu Playcentre

Rotorua, Koutu-Rotorua

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

18 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Koutu Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Koutu Playcentre currently has a roll of 18 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, 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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Sarah Assen

July 2020

Fred Lipsham

June 2020

Lisa Lisa

July 2019

“I love Koutu Playcentre, I took my 4 children there years ago and now I take my granddaughter. The children have so much fun and I've made some great friends through Playcentre.”

Zenon Dabrowski

September 2017

“Great place for kids parties”

Reuben

July 2016

“Very friendly and great place for kids to learn!”