Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Maungatapere Playcentre

Maungatapere

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

19 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Maungatapere Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Maungatapere Playcentre currently has a roll of 19 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (84% of the roll), alongside 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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Frank C

October 2023

“A great place with friendly people and happy children. Lots of toys to play with and plenty of space for your little ones to have some fun. Great playground with a good slide.”