Childcare options in Te Kauwhata

Our centre is a place where you and your children are welcome. We are an early childhood learning centre with a well developed and robust educational curriculum; operating within a nourishing environment full of quality materials designed to extend, equip, enrich and encourage children towards successful life-long learning.

We have an expansive outdoor area with plenty of natural space. Children enjoy access to spacious and attractive outdoor environments inviting exploration and a variety of physical challenges.

Located right across from Te Kawhata Primary School, we undertake school visits twice a term and have a close relationship with the teachers at the school. While we provide morning and afternoon tea, children are asked to bring their own lunches – teaching them to be accountable for their own lunchboxes and encouraging them to make good food choices for themselves.

Our programmes are child-led, with children learning from their own interests. We create a positive, warm environment so children can be successful, thrive and take risks. Children learn through playing, and we encourage social competency, building friendships and problem-solving skills.

Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to Te Kauwhata 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 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!