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Harewood

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!

Address & Contact

709 Harewood Rd, Harewood Hall
Christchurch 8051

[email protected]
022 314 7248

Open Times

Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Other centres in your region

Russley

Crosbie Park
Christchurch 8042 [email protected]
027 880 2796

Avonhead Playcentre

166 Waimairi Road
Christchurch 8041 [email protected]
027 880 2351

Fendalton

170 Clyde Street (Down footpath)
Fendalton
Christchurch 8053 [email protected]
03 351 6124

Redwood Playcentre

40 Dunedin Street
Redwood
Christchurch 8051 [email protected]
027 880 4726