Pukekohe East

We are a small rural centre just outside Pukekohe township to the East. We run three sessions per week and currently have a roll of 22 families. We are fortunate to be housed in the beautiful historic building that was once the Pukekohe East School built in the 1860s.

Through the playcentre philosophy our members promote a safe and caring environment that is focussed on child-led play and learning. We aim to provide a fun and attractive space for children to achieve learning outcomes.

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!