Childcare options in Pukete

Educare Pukete is conveniently located beside Pukete School for ease of pick up and drop off.

Educare Pukete caters for tamariki 0-6 in our centre that focuses on nature and nuture in a whānau environment. Our kaiako are caring educators, dedicated to meeting the individual needs of each tamariki.
Our centre also runs an OSCAR programme for before and after school care.

Pukete Kindergartens Waikato is well-respected for delivering high quality, affordable education and childcare in Hamilton.

Our philosophy is based on the values, beliefs and hopes of the children, teachers and the community and we pride ourself on our community involvement.  The teaching team focus on the strengths and interests of the children, while ensuring opportunities for science, literacy and numeracy in our large indoor and outdoor areas.

• Warm & welcoming staff who are passionate about teaching and learning.
• Safe, caring and stimulating environment.
• Well resourced and huge outdoor play area.
• Adjacent to Pukete Primary School allowing easy transition to school.
• Private online learning portfolios for parents (sharing photos, videos and stories about your child).
• An exclusive early childhood partnership with the Enviroschools Programme (eg. recycling, composting, gardening).
• In Partnership with Sports Waikato Under5 Energize to eat healthy, be active & have fun! 
• Children develop social interaction and respect.
• Learning based on the NZ Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki.
• Value family/whānau and kindergarten partnership.
• Transition to school programme.

At Ashurst Park Playcentre we believe in supporting parents/caregivers as first teachers and that children learn best in a fun and stimulating environment. Being involved in our centre gives parents/caregivers the chance to be involved in their child’s early childhood education and also learn & grow alongside their tamariki. We strongly value and support learning through play. 

We provide a range of learning opportunities & experiences for our tamariki to enrich their learning. Our centre has a range of beautiful resources to meet the needs and interests of tamariki aged 0-6. 

We offer 16 areas of play including a sun shaded sandpit, messy play, musical instruments, books, crafts, carpentry and family play plus many more. We love to spark our tamariki’s curiousity and creativity & follow their interests. 

Like all Playcentres we follow Te Whaariki, the Early childhood curriculum. We work hard to cater to the needs of all our members and pride ourselves in providing baking & cooking opportunities for children & adults with food intolerances, allergies & other dietary needs. Three free visits are open to everyone and we love to welcome new families to Ashurst Park Playcentre. 

Come and visit us during any of our mixed aged sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Bring a healthy morning tea and a change of clothes for your children. We look forward to seeing you.