Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Springvale Playcentre

Whanganui, Springvale

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

48 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Springvale Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Springvale Playcentre currently has a roll of 48 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, pacific, asian, other 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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Bridget Tyson

March 2023

“Excellent facility, they have everything needed for all activities, happy kids and caregivers. The staff were brilliant, kind, thoughtful. We really enjoyed our time there and my son can't wait to get there.”

Patricia Nicholson

January 2023

“Lovely space with a awesome set up for the kids. Something to entertain all ages. Handy covered outdoor area for messy fun or eating outside and a big play space to run free. This facility can also be hired out for Birthday parties. Which is very hand indeed.”

John Nicholson

September 2022

“Lovey setup inside for the Littles with everything needed for fun filled days. The outside is also setup for endless fun and discovery.”

Mamaof Rainbowtwins

February 2020