Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Porangahau Playcentre

Porangahau

4.6|

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

14 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

4.6/5

About Porangahau Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Porangahau Playcentre currently has a roll of 14 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (48% of the roll), alongside 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

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Ngareta Kopua

May 2023

“I am from here it's great..”

graham rapaea

November 2022

“Very respectful & accomidating people, where,protocols are observe as are manaaki, tikanga, & Kawa which are paramount in Maori as part & parcel of their Culture. Mauri Ora.”

sharon ross

August 2021

“Spacious, great amenities and wonderful people”

Susie Wilson

April 2021

“Wonderful hospitality and beautifully maintained”

Robert Houkamau

May 2018

“Lovely place to visit feels like home beautiful place nice people close to the beach”