Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Opotiki Playcentre

Opotiki

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

20 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Opotiki Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Opotiki Playcentre currently has a roll of 20 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, 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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Kirstyn Simonsen

January 2024

Merle Tammemae

November 2021

“My boy absolutely loves playing with other kids and all the creative activities at the playcentre. Mum's can have a good chat and enjoy a social environment 😊”

Holly Enckevort

November 2021

“Me and my children have been attending Opotiki Playcentre for 5 years and absolutely love and rate it. Throughout this time we have made some beautiful memories and made many friends. My kids love coming along doing messy play, music, singing, dancing, dressing up, arts & crafts and so many more things that Playcentre has to offer. Couldn’t recommend it more!”