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
Welcome to our Village
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.
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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