Ko Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi tō hapori
Playcentre is your village
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.
Playcentre is a nationwide charity with over 400 centres located throughout the country. At each centre you will find a supportive, fun and friendly environment for you and your child.
You don’t just watch your child grow. You grow with them.
400+
Centres
20,000+
Whānau Members
12,000+
Volunteers
1941
First Playcentre
2022
Oh! Baby Gold Award Winner
He pai mā tāu tamaiti….
Good for your child…
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.
… ā, he pai hoki māu
… and good for you
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.
What others are saying
Grandparents Day
Sunday 1 October 2023
Both grandparents who are acting as primary caregivers, and grandparents who simply want to spend more time with their grandchildren often attend Playcentre sessions.
At Playcentre grandparents are a valued part of our village. It is a privilege for grandparents and grandchildren to spend time together and the benefits for both are huge and well documented.
In October Playcentre holds a special day – Grandparents Day – to honour those with silver in their hair and gold in their hearts.
Infant programmes
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.
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