Play And Learn (King Street)
About Play And Learn (King Street)
About Education & Care Service
Education & Care Services are mainstream early learning centres that offer full-day or part-day care with a structured curriculum, qualified teachers, and a focus on learning through play. They cater to families needing flexible childcare options and wanting a balanced approach that supports social, physical, and early academic development in a diverse environment.
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 Play And Learn (King Street), it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Play And Learn (King Street) currently has a roll of 40 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (37% 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
“My son joined this kindergarten just last month, and I can already see a huge difference in him. He has become more independent and now enjoys doing things by himself. One of the best parts about this kindergarten is how much they encourage outdoor play, which my son absolutely loves. They also focus on teaching kids daily life skills, which is something I really appreciate. I’m confident that over time my son will continue to learn, grow, and channel his energy in the best possible way here. I also love that the kindergarten takes children on different outings, giving them the chance to explore nature while staying active and healthy. I’m very happy with the progress I see in my son and feel grateful for such a caring and thoughtful environment. Highly recommended!”
“I love the philosophy at play and learn, king street, and how they guide our tamariki. My nephew went to this center until he was ready for school and now, a few years later, my son attends. I am constantly reassured, supported and communicated with from the amazing Kaiako. My son started from 5 months and is now 10 months old, his development, social skills and confidence has grown in leaps and bounds. The teachers are consistent, thoughtful and proactive. Definitely recommend.”
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