Appleby Playcentre

Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to Appleby Playcentre,

Appleby Playcentre is situated beside the Appleby River, surrounded by a sports domain and only 5 minutes drive from Richmond.

On session we provide quality play and learning experiences for families. The learning stories of our children are made into fabulous profiles (for each child) complete with colour photos of the fun had during their time at Appleby Playcentre.  Trips are always a highlight at Appleby, and recent ventures outside the centre have included visits to the library, McMillans, school visits and bus rides and visits from local Police.

Appleby has seen exciting property and tech upgrades. Our new playground is now the heart of outdoor play, offering endless opportunities for exploration. New water play equipment, gardens, verandah covers, and fencing have helped create a safe, vibrant space for learning and fun.

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!