Whether you have a new baby, or you are new to a community, Playcentre provides a place for babies, young children and parents to come together. Members enjoy a strong sense of belonging, and friendships flourish.
Watch your child’s confidence grow as they explore and foster their imagination through play and interaction with other children aged 0-6.
From building sandcastles to baking biscuits, painting to singing, working with wood to cutting shapes in playdough: every session will captivate your child and excite them.
Be involved with your child’s learning; play with them and alongside them.
Encourage children to interact with others while you meet other parents and educators and become part of a fun, vibrant community where community and a sense of belonging is at the heart of everything we do.
Playcentre is a place for you and your child to play and grow together – to strengthen your bond and to make connections with other whānau in your community.
This is what makes Playcentre unique. At Playcentre parents and whānau are the caregivers. Together you build a village where your whole family is connected and thrives.
Playcentre also provides a free education programme to develop parenting skills and understand how children learn and develop.
Here we share the stories and perspectives of some of our valued parent volunteers.
Playcentres welcome children from age 0-6, and infants are welcome to attend most Playcentre sessions and participate in the regular activities.
However, we also offer more specialised sessions where there is a real focus on the needs of newborns to 1 year olds, as well as the support and friendship of other new parents.