Taupō Family Playcentre
About Taupō Family 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 Taupō Family Playcentre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Taupō Family Playcentre currently has a roll of 40 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (76% 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
“I couldn't have found a better place for my boys to run and play. Playcentre is like a second home for us and we've made forever-friends through our years at Playcentre. I have been able to make the most of the free adult education through PC and now have a better understanding of my children's growth and learning through play. It's such a special place - ECE centre quality but with parents present being the 'first teacher' to our children, being able to stay with your kids, feeling like we belong in this community, sharing this beautiful and challenging journey of raising our kids together. This style of ECE is unique to NZ and I really feel like I'm giving the best to my children.”
“Playcentre has been perfect for my children and me. What I love: outlet for energy, abundance of opportunities to play and be creative, a supportive community, great resources, and useful courses on parenting and how children learn.”
“Love our little village. Playcentre is more than an ECE - it's a family! My little loves the outdoor space.”
“I love Playcentre because it is a wholesome, healthy, nurturing, community based environment where I can raise my children alongside other amazing parents.”
“Create facilities and environment for kids to go and have messy creative play. Great company for parents as well! Highly recommend”
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