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.

Some Playcentres 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. Find out more about our Infant Programmes.

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!