Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Westport Playcentre

Westport

Ages

1–5 years

Roll Size

9 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Westport Playcentre

Westport Playcentre is a playcentre in Westport, with children currently enrolled aged 1–5 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 Westport Playcentre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Westport Playcentre currently has a roll of 9 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (50% of the roll), alongside māori 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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Renee Wieblitz

September 2025

“A warm and welcoming centre, accepting everyone, boasts a humble and approachable team. Supported by parents/guardians, this establishment fosters a sense of home and belonging. Notably, our family appreciated the opportunity to learn, grow and develop together in a facility designed to encourage parental involvement, watching children develop alongside them.”

chontelle Murphy

November 2019

“After moving to Westport with a toddler, Playcentre made it easy to meet amazing parents and children ! The centre is full of fun things to do with something for everyone. Very welcoming and certainly have made some wonderful friends. Definitely worth visiting.”

Jessica Lauren Smith

November 2019

“Westport Playcentre is such a wonderful place for our family and our wider community. We love spending our time there with inspiring, loving people.”

Leanne Haussmann

November 2019

“All three of our children have adored Playcentre, a home away from home! Messy play without the worry, a village where we can support and be supported through our parenting journey.”

Gavin Haussmann

November 2019

“A great community for Whanau to grow together, where both children and adults develop lifelong friendships. A place to play, get messy and learn in the moment. Parents supporting parents. Children learning through child directed play. Our second home!”