Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Mairangi Bay Playcentre

Auckland, Mairangi Bay

4.4|

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

41 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

4.4/5

About Mairangi Bay Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Mairangi Bay Playcentre currently has a roll of 41 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (56% 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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Erin F

July 2025

“I've been to this place twice. The first time was during a school holiday, and a lady there told me it would open after the break because they were cleaning the toys and the whole area. So, I went back the next week, but it still wasn't open. What's frustrating is they haven't updated Google; it still says they're open Monday to Friday. I tried calling too, but it just went straight to voicemail. Seriously, don't bother wasting your time here.”

Karina Ilic

April 2021