The Playhouse Pre-School
About The Playhouse Pre-School
About Education & Care Service
Education & Care Services are mainstream early learning centres that offer full-day or part-day care with a structured curriculum, qualified teachers, and a focus on learning through play. They cater to families needing flexible childcare options and wanting a balanced approach that supports social, physical, and early academic development in a diverse environment.
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 The Playhouse Pre-School, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
The Playhouse Pre-School currently has a roll of 20 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (67% 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
“We moved to this daycare after moving into the neighbourhood and straight away they made us feel welcome and at home. My child has thrived there, with so many creative activities and a great outdoor space. It’s been the best experience for us.”
“My daughter currently attends The Playhouse Pre-School. She loves the centre and enjoys all the wonderful learning experiences they have to offer. It has a nice warm home away from home environment. They provide wonderful family events and great weekly excursions. I could not rate The Playhouse more highly!!”
“Right from the moment I visited The Playhouse Preschool I knew it was perfect for my children. Both boy (aged 8month and 2 years) loved the teachers and instantly felt a connection. All staff were caring and thoughtful. I would recommend The Playhouse Preschool to anyone who is looking for a mixed age preschool in the Pukekohe area.”
“We recently moved into the area, and The playhouse has been amazing in helping our son settle in. The teachers and staff have been so kind, patient, and supportive in making the transition to a new place so much easier for him. All the teachers are extremely responsible and caring.They look after the children like their own, making sure they eat properly and that all their needs are met. The Centre Manager is always on top of everything and keeps parents updated at all times. We’re so happy and grateful for the care and attention our child receives here. Super happy with the preschool and would definitely recommend it to anyone in the area. :)”
“After moving from the South, this was the first preschool we visited and right from the beginning, I had a strong instinct that my daughter would be happy here. I'm so glad to say that instinct was right. She really enjoying to go to school and has made good friends. The teachers are wonderful and truly committed to each child’s growth. The kids are always engaged, and the teachers encourage them to try new things. Playsports, Bush walk, visiting Library and health care. Everyday my daughter comes home with new story about something she learned and I can see they are preparing her for school, I truly appreciate it. A special mention to Risha and Staci they take utmost care and make sure the children feel safe, loved, comfortable and encouraged every day. We feel very fortunate to have found such a nurturing environment for our little one. I highly recommend Playhouse preschool to anyone looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for their child.”
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