Pukekohe Playcentre
About Pukekohe Playcentre
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 Pukekohe Playcentre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Pukekohe Playcentre currently has a roll of 30 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (75% of the roll), alongside māori, 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
“My girls love play center. The team are so welcoming. Play center has become part of our extended family.”
“Pukekohe Playcentre is a gem! So grateful to have found a place where my three year old can safely explore and learn while we get to connect and interact with fellow community members in meaningful ways. The sandpit may have been what got us to our first session, but the diverse group of amazing families we have met keep us coming back!”
“It's a great place to take my two boys. They simply love going there to play, learn and make new friends. The mothers are all very lovely and it makes me feel part of the family.”
“My two children love Playcentre and they always have fun and it is so hard to get them to leave when the session has finished.”
“My boy loves PC! Thanks Pukekohe playcentre! 😄”
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