Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Maungawhau Playcentre

Auckland, Mount Eden

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

38 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Maungawhau Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Maungawhau Playcentre currently has a roll of 38 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (54% 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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Laaiqah Sias

March 2023

“Playcentre is a beautiful haven where I can come along and watch my child grow and learn,I am so lucky to be apart of this amazing village”

Gale Gibbs

March 2023

“A beautiful centre filled with supportive people - a wonderful environment for my children to learn and thrive in. Joining this playcentre was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my family.”

Debbie Wright

March 2023

“I have been a member of this centre for 7 years and love coming here with my children. Playcentre offers a unique ECE experience where you get to be part of your child's learning at a beautiful, well resourced centre.”