Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Shirley Playcentre

Christchurch, Shirley

4.7|

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

48 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

4.7/5

About Shirley Playcentre

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