Longbeach Playcentre

Every day our areas of play are set up to invite children’s play and further develop their interests. Our qualified supervisors plan sessions for our children to enjoy and learn during their play. We are a family friendly environment where friendships are made – both children’s and adults.

Quality Early Childhood Environment
We have a fabulous updated centre with plenty of modern equipment and areas where children can learn in such a warm welcoming environment. Outside is a fabulous sandpit, bike track, fort, swings and a slide, and a waterplay area complete with a grassed area for physical play.
We also have a close association with Longbeach School where we visit the new entrants classroom and play in the school grounds. This is so helpful for preparing the children for their transition to school. 

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!