Playcentre 20 Hours ECE

Woolston Playcentre

Christchurch, Woolston

4.9|

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

49 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

4.9/5

About Woolston Playcentre

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Woolston Playcentre currently has a roll of 49 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (80% 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

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Sandra Wells

August 2025

“We love Woolston Playcentre. It's is a beautiful centre with amazing whānau. The facilitators are fantastic. It's a real community feel. I recommend them to everyone. My kids ask every day when are we going to Playcentre next 💜💛”

Stacey Penter

October 2024

“It’s has a homely feeling and everyone is so lovely. Highly recommend to anyone. It came into my life at the right time .”

Hana Holmes

August 2024

“My tamariki loved Wooslton Playcentre before going to school. Highly recommend for social compitence, making friends, and adults too and free play for learning life skills”

Emma Currie

December 2022