Childcare options in Waikouaiti

Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to Waikouaiti Playcentre

Playcentre is unlike any other early childhood education organisation. At Playcentre, both children and their parents / caregivers attend.

A trained supervisor, who works co-operatively with parents and the local Playcentre Association, runs our two and a half hour sessions.

At Playcentre children get the opportunity to learn and explore in a fun and safe environment. The curiosity and creativity of our tamariki is nurtured in a way that allows them to learn about themselves and their world.

Your child will be given a chance to explore, create, climb, read, sing, experiment, play music, wear costumes, have their face painted (or do it themselves!), garden, do carpentry with real tools, bake and cook, build sandcastles, swing, slide, dance, spend time in nature and get messy.

The activities change every day. Playcentre parents all bring different skills, interests, and cultural backgrounds to add to the rich learning environment.

We welcome families with children aged 0 – 6 years. Mixed age play allows your children to engage with others older and younger than themselves. Pre-schoolers learn how to communicate, share and negotiate with empathy for their younger peers.

At Playcentre, families come together and lifelong friendships are formed.

We welcome you to visit any time during the year. You are entitled to three free visits so come and check out what we do – we would love to meet you and your family!

Big Steps Educare Inc is a rural, early childhood service that provides education and care for up to 35 children, including 10 aged up to two years.

The service's valued outcomes focus on children to be curious, respectful, and interdependent and explorers of their world. The philosophy values the importance of close, respectful relationships between the service, tamariki and their whānau and connections with the wider community.