Lepperton Playcentre

Lepperton playcentre is based in the heart of our rural community, on our school grounds.  The tamariki benefit from a close, supportive relationship with our local kura.

Play is the highest form of learning and is at the heart of everything we do.  We have a large outdoor area and 16 areas of play allowing our tamariki to explore, create and build friendships as they build confidence and belonging alongside their parents.

Being part of the playcentre community allows our parents and caregivers to build friendships, have a laugh, share parenting worries and grow our knowledge all for free!

Our tamariki’s journey is recorded in their own journal which includes stories about their learning journey, valuable pieces of art and photos to treasure for ever.

New members are always welcome to come along and see if playcentre is for you!

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.

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 at our Space sessions.  

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!