Halcombe

Halcombe Playcentre is a small centre set in the main village of a rural, farming community. Within close proximity to Halcombe School.

At Halcombe playcentre we offer endless opportunities for children to explore, create, jump, run, get messy and grow. A focus on child-led learning means that each session we offer a variety of learning and play experiences for the child to choose from, that support them to become confident, competent self-directed learners through play.

On our two weekly sessions we cater for a mixed age group of children 0-6 years.

Halcombe Playcentre also offers a supportive and friendly community for adults; an opportunity to develop new skills and access to a free NZQA early childhood education programme.

We would love for you to pop in for a coffee and play, to show you around our Centre and get to know you and your family.

We offer 3 free visits for all ages, and there is no fee’s for children under 1 year.

We recommend bringing along a spare change of clothes so your child/ children can participate fully in any messy play.

At Playcentre, early childhood education is a shared journey. We value parents as the first and best educators for their tamariki, which is why parents attend alongside their tamariki – to play, learn and grow together.

Whether you have a new pēpī, preschooler, or are new to a community, Playcentre provides a place for whānau and communities to come together.

If you care for tamariki aged 0-6, we invite you to visit and experience our affordable, unique, and child-led environment. Our centres encourage learning through free play and nurture imagination, confidence, and connection.

Our licensed early learning centres follow the Ministry of Education’s world-leading bicultural curriculum, Te Whāriki, offering 16 different areas of play set up to cater for different interests, skills, ages and abilities.

We also provide a free, NZQA-approved, adult education programme for enrolled whānau to add practical strategies and skills to your parenting toolbox.

We offer three visits before you enrol. Arrange a visit today and experience our supportive, fun and friendly community for yourself!