Deanwell

Nau mai haere mai ki Deanwell Playcentre – Welcome to Deanwell Playcentre

Deanwell Playcentre is based in Deanwell, Hamilton. We are a well-resourced, multi-cultural centre, which values whanaungatanga and kotahitanga. Parents share all the responsibilities and roles of running the centre, and sessions are focused on child-initiated play, giving our tamariki the chance to explore on their own terms. Our playcentre also emphasizes the importance of parents and whanau as the first and most important educators of our children, and members have the opportunity to attend adult education workshops to further develop their skills in working with children.

We would love for you and your tamariki to come and join us!

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!