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At Playhouse Early Learning Centre we are passionate about education and childcare in a safe, relaxed and homely environment. A person’s traits are formed in their first five years – we’re building better people!!
Our nurturing staff provide an educational programme, home cooked meals and a sense of fun. We listen to you and will work alongside you and your child in partnership to provide a programme which supports your child’s strengths and interests.
Playhouse Early Learning Centre is a child care centre based in Green Bay, West Auckland, with a lovely homely environment.
- We welcome children from 6 months to 5 years
- High teacher/child ratios (our ratios are above the government requirement)
- We offer “20 hours ECE” for 3+ year olds
- Quality educational programme developed by our experienced team
- Primary care-giving for our under 2’s and transitioning children
- Home cooked nutritional meals prepared by our centre cook
- Awesome BIG “Kiwi backyard” outdoor area/playground
- Our high number of caring qualified staff helps to ensure your child receives education and care that is tailored to their individual needs
What should you look for in a centre?
- When walking through a centre – check that staff are playing and learning with your children. This is a sign that they are educators, not just child-minders.
- Look for a centre that reminds kids of their home.
- Look for smiles and fun.
- Look for artwork and photos on the walls.
- Look for a good sized outdoor area where kids can stretch and get some sunlight while learning through play – climbing equipment, sandpit, water play, art opportunities etc.
Is childcare good for my child?
You can feel safe in the knowledge that you’re giving your child a huge head start.
From a recent Herald article:
“Pre-schooling shoots pupils to the top of the class.”
“Children who experienced quality education before the age of 5 are leaving their peers far behind as they head towards the teenage years.”
“Those with pre-schooling are better readers, writers and mathematicians.”
“Did not necessarily mean kids were expert readers before they went to school, rather that they had developed an understanding of the importance of language.”
“Asking open ended questions, encouraging thinking in kids and creating a learning culture.”
Children at 12 who were outperforming their peers had been to early childhood centres with indoor/outdoor equipment familiarising them with shapes and proportions from a young age.
