Playway
About Playway
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 Playway, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Playway currently has a roll of 42 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (51% of the roll), alongside european, māori, pacific 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
“Playway is the best. We have had 4 children go through, 3 having already graduated and 1 still currently there. When we started our journey there, we lived in papatoetoe just around the corner. We have since moved to Manurewa 3 years ago and my partner still continues to make the trip everyday for our tamariki. The teachers are loving, welcoming & patient considering a lot goes on! Ramika is the best faiaoga (teacher)/education coordinator. My kids call her nana and i think she has a lot to do with why kids want to stay there. Will not be leaving any time soon. we love playway! Props to the teachers for holding down the fort for our babies when we cannot.”
“Can’t thank Playway Childcare enough for the patience & care the staff/ teachers have for my son. He started with little social skills & didn’t speak very much. NOW loves to talk & play with everyone. I love seeing the relationship he has with his teachers & other young children. From adventurous school outings, outdoor play & indoor learning activities I recommend this child care center, affordable & fun :)”
“I absolutely love this kindergarten! The staff have always been warm and welcoming to Noela, and she truly enjoyed her time at this play centre. We've had a wonderful experience with no issues at all. Highly recommend!”
“Playway is such a nurturing environment for our little ones. It warms my heart to see how much my child enjoys going to school and learning every day. The staff is truly dedicated and passionate about teaching, which makes a world of difference for our precious babies. I would recommend this wonderful place to anyone who has little ones that love to explore!!”
“Really thankful for the teachers who are really kind and down to earth. My son is loving his everyday at daycare. Every single day he is learning so much new things. Owner of the daycare is very friendly ❤️. Thanks for the support that teachers have on my son at every single moment.”
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