Windy Ridge Playcentre
About Windy Ridge 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 Windy Ridge Playcentre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Windy Ridge Playcentre currently has a roll of 37 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (58% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, 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
“We've created so many happy memories attending this Playcentre with my children. I loved the sense of community, all the mum's are so nice, our extended whanau ❤️”
“Wonderful playcentre. Enjoyed my time with my daughter and meeting other parents. So helpful to have support of other mums during the early years. Lovely environment.”
“A truly special place! Windy Ridge Playcentre is packed with opportunities for play and discovery, Is filled with resources that inspire our children learning. The support for families is also great same as the commitment of our members. My daughter always looked forward to Playcentre days. O can’t recommend it enough!”
“Such an awesome environment for both parents and children!! A welcoming group of parents who are all striving to provide the best pre-school education for their children! A huge range of activities to engage in, safe and contained environment. Highly recommended. Relaxed and fun, inclusive environment. Such a privilege to be a part of Playcentre, so pleased we chose Windy Ridge in particular!”
“Windy Ridge Playcentre is a wonderfully welcoming environment for not only tamariki, but also parents and wider whānau. The community vibe is top notch! My family has made great friends through this centre! We have attended now for two and half years ...and counting ”
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