Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Linwood Playcentre

Christchurch, Linwood

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

27 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Linwood Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Linwood Playcentre currently has a roll of 27 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, pacific, 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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Emily Sterling

January 2024

“A child-led environment through and through! Whānau working as a cooperative to ensure the very best outcome for their tamariki. An awesome environment no matter what your child’s interests are and what your strengths are as a parent or caregiver. The outdoor area is magical!”

Teacla Rynne

December 2023

“A wonderful parent-led approach to ece, amazing outdoor area with lots to explore! Weekly excursions on Wednesdays gets you exploring new places around Otautahi. Lots of play based learning and messy play. A very supportive environment for tamariki and parents to learn alongside like minded families and become a part of the playcenter whanau”