Hataitai Playcentre

Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to Hataitai Playcentre,

We have set up our house specifically for the 16 areas of Playcentre play. Inside we have a jumping area, the Ngake room for quiet play with adjacent infant sleeping room, a painting and collage area, family play area and kitchen with kai tables. Outside is a large covered sandpit, water pump and riverbed, swings, climbing equipment and slide, bike riding area, a carpentry area plus covered verandah, lawn and garden areas for other outdoor activities.

In May 2017 Hataitai Playcentre received the highest rating from the Education Review Office placing us in the top 5-7% of all ECEs nationwide – this is fantastic recognition of the high quality learning environment we provide.We welcome new families to Hataitai Playcentre with a copy of our very popular CD Nga Waiata o te Taniwha – Waiata CD produced by Hataitai Playcentre and will buddy you up with an existing family to help you settle in.

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!