Play To Learn Early Learning Centre
About Play To Learn Early Learning Centre
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 To Learn Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Play To Learn Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 37 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Māori tamariki are the largest group (42% of the roll), alongside european, pacific, asian 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
“The best kindy in Hamilton! My daughter has learnt so much in her time at play to learn.”
“This childcare is amazing! It’s the very first centre my 18 months old daughter has attended and as a parent I was looking for a place where she could feel safe and cared for while I could feel assured about her wellbeing. The carers genuinely look after the kids so well. My daughter always enjoy her time there and I can see how happy she is when I pick her up. The staff are wonderful and it gives me such peace of minds knowing I don’t have to worry about her while she’s there. I also love how children from every background are celebrated - their cultures and festivals are respected and included, which is a beautiful thing. I’d honestly recommend this childcare to everyone!”
“Truely amazing centre! My kids have learned so much while being here, and they look forward to it every single day! All of the teachers are so caring and really support the children and family ❤️”
“My daughter loves attending Play To learn! She has great bonds with all the teachers and loves participating in the fun & interactive activities offered. Fantastic Communication and Friendliness of staff. I know she is happy & well looked after, cannot recommend this centre enough!”
“Play to learn has been great for our son who started there when he was 6 months old. The smaller centre is lovely as it has created an environment where it is easy to form strong relationships between children and carers as well as other whaanau. We have been very happy with the care our son receives - thank you Kylee & team”
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