Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Woodend Playcentre

Woodend

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

29 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Woodend Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Woodend Playcentre currently has a roll of 29 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (90% of the roll), alongside 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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Rebecca Sandford

March 2025

Alyssa H

June 2020

Erin Inwood

September 2019

“When I moved to Woodend I didn't know anyone locally. But joining Playcentre and making friends that "get" what it's like with kids is priceless. My girls love coming to Playcentre, and I love catching up with the other parents. Highly recommend, it's nowhere near as scary or commitment heavy as people may think.”

Amanda Stewart

August 2019

“A wonderful space for my children to play and learn and make friends. Have made great friends with the adults too! Large outdoor area and loads of exploring, with messy play, paints, woodwork, music, crafts etc.”

Isaac Tanner-Dempsey

December 2016