Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Paremata Playcentre

Porirua, Paremata

4.8|

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

53 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

4.8/5

About Paremata Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Paremata Playcentre currently has a roll of 53 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (76% of the roll), alongside māori, 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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Karena Gunn

March 2025

“Amazing early childhood centre. Offers free visits. Also a great space to hire for kids parties.”

Keira McCullough

June 2021

Kyall Thompson

June 2018

Dave philipson

June 2018

“I don't get to come here a much as I'd like but I love how happy it has made my wife and kids. Good people and a safe, fun environment for the tamariki. They look after us like an extended family. Always around when times are a bit hard. They brought us food when our 2nd was born and as all new parents know that's the best gift. A top organisation.”