Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Puahue Playcentre

Te Awamutu

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

8 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Puahue Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Puahue Playcentre currently has a roll of 8 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (78% of the roll), alongside māori, 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

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Jono and Rochelle

April 2021

“Such a great place for both my son and I to make lifelong friends in the community while having the best time learning and playing together. A small welcoming and fun early childhood centre, highly recommend.”

Rebecca Parker

April 2021

“Such an incredible place to learn and have fun alongside your children. Great location, facilities and opportunities - highly recommend 😁”