Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Te Aroha Playcentre

Te Aroha

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

17 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Te Aroha Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Te Aroha Playcentre currently has a roll of 17 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 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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Emma Adams

February 2025

“A wonderful centre, great community and lots to do for the kiddies. A great place to make friends for you and your kids as well as making memories with your kids while they are little”

Amy Williamson

July 2023

“Heaps of fun things for kids to do”