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Te Marua Playcentre

Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to Te Marua Playcentre.

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!

Address & Contact

7 Emerald Hill Drive
Upper Hutt 5018

[email protected]
027 700 1383

Open Times

Monday 9.30am - 12.00pm
Tuesday 9:30am – 12:00pm
Wednesday 9.30am - 12.00pm
Thursday 9.30am - 12.00pm
Thursday 12:30 – 3:00pm Space Session
Friday 9.30am - 12.00pm

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