Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Paeroa Playcentre

Paeroa

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

13 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Paeroa Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Paeroa Playcentre currently has a roll of 13 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (72% of the roll), alongside māori 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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Brigitte Anslow

August 2023

“Amazing child led Paeroa Playcentre, has a warm vibe with caring Mums, Dads, Grandparents, friends and caregivers. Large open outdoor area to run around and play, fabulous covered area with weather shield sides that can be used when it’s raining or windy. It’s been freshly painted on the outside and on inside is clean and modernised with double glazed windows, heat pumps to keep it warm in winter and cool in summer. A fabulous range of resources and toys for children to play and explore. Messy play is available every session for child led exploring and learning. Such an amazing place - highly recommend for anyone with little children to attend and have some fun. I’m sure you’ll love it!”

M Yeoman

August 2019

“We first went to Paeroa Playcentre when we moved to the area. Great way to find our feet, friends and support for both the kids and myself. Awesome big outdoor space! Really worth a visit with your preschoolers!”

Sian Murray

August 2019

“Love Paeroa Playcentre! Great way to meet new people after moving into the area.”

carson wigley

August 2019

“great place to meet helpful and supportive parents, and my children loved it.”

Kyra van de Wetering

August 2019

“Have been attending with my children since my eldest was 9 months old. Great place to play & meet other parents/families. Kids are always happy, lots of fun & different activities for them. Amazing outdoor space! Best preschool activity around for parents & their kids, really worth a visit.”