Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

St Albans Playcentre

Christchurch, St Albans

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

35 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About St Albans Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

St Albans Playcentre currently has a roll of 35 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (81% 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

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Jason Middlemiss

September 2020

“Our son goes to this St Albans Playcentre and loves it. Great facilities and really nice parents. Highly recommend checking it out to anyone looking.”

Lara Ryan

September 2020

“An incredibly amazing playcentre, fantastic resources, beautiful outdoor area and a very welcoming group of members. Highly recommend!”

Andrea Smith

June 2018

“Lovely people and huge space. Really welcoming and flexible.”