“As a Playcentre kid myself, I had always planned on taking my child to Playcentre. Some of my earliest memories were sandpit volcanoes, wooden block towers and playdough taste-testing. To be...Read More
This beautiful playhouse is a legacy project for Omokoroa Playcentre celebrating their 50th Anniversary. Here is what they say about their recent celebrations. Even the threat of rain...Read More
Playcentre Education asked Jay to share her recent Level 4 Certificate in ECE and Care experiences: We were in a bit of transition in our centre and had lots of C series members moving on. We...Read More
A variety of rich experiences feeds their growth. Babies learn more, and faster than they will at any other time in their lives. They can be included in every area of play – just think about...Read More
Omokoroa Playcentre has recently launched outdoor play sessions. These are proving to be highly successful and a hugely positive addition for their tamariki – and parents alike! Exploring the...Read More
Waiata mai – Sing to me Singing and music are two constants in our lives. Music is present in many aspects of our lives – from television and movies, to worship and holidays, celebrations,...Read More
Playcentre Education asked Desney to share her recent Level 4 Certificate in ECE and Care experiences and the things that have stuck out: The driving factor was to help our centre get...Read More
What its like to return to your Centre after 6 months The first word to describe the first session back would be magical. To see the tamariki get right back into their favourite activities and...Read More
Grace has returned to Playcentre with her second child, and last year took a big step out of her comfort zone to fill the vountary role of President. How does volunteering benefit your...Read More
Taradale Playcentre have introduced image-based murals to represent their philosophy. Our mural projects started because our previous president and the vice president needed to update our...Read More