Childcare options in Hanmer Springs

Welcome to Hanmer Springs Playcentre. 

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

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 look forward to your visit.

Our Vision

At Tree Bears we recognise the importance of early childhood education and care. Our Programme reflects our belief that learning begins at home, we support this by offering a safe nurturing environment for all tamariki/children in our community.

Tree Bears Nursery and Preschool Philosophy:  

We believe in creating meaningful relationships with whanau in our learning community, with a family focused environment. Kaiako enhance their relationships with children by using a primary carer system this supports children’s wellbeing and belonging. We respect and acknowledge parents as first teachers. We encourage families to participate in all aspects of our program.  The wider world of family and community is an integral part of early childhood curriculum