Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

West Melton Playcentre

West Melton

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

26 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About West Melton Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

West Melton Playcentre currently has a roll of 26 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (71% of the roll), alongside māori, 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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Grace Buter

August 2025

“We absolutely love Playcentre - it is a highlight of the week for us all. It's been such a lovely way to get to know other mums in our local community and my children LOVE the variety of activities and play-things there, both indoors and outdoors. Highly recommend the West Melton Playcentre to anyone with preschoolers!”

Annette Adams

April 2025

“I love the whole whānau connections that are made - parents support each other to play and learn with their tamariki. We made friendships and connections that extend into the wider community and have lasted for years”

Amy Plaisted

September 2021

“West Melton Playcentre is an incredibly welcoming place. They accepted us so quickly into their village. My kids adore going to sessions and regularly request to go, even on weekends! The brand new space is warm, clean and inviting. The free education is definitely a perk for me!”