About & Description

Playcentre philosophy is based on child-initiated play and recognises the parents as the first and best educators of their own children.

Pinehaven Playcentre is located on Forrest Rd right beside Pinehaven School and the Pinehaven Community Hall. It is open during the school term. It offers a large outdoor play area with established shade-trees, fort, sandpit and meadow. Children are encouraged to explore and learn new skills through free-play supported by adults. Activities can include: music, dress up, painting, messy play, baking, carpentry, crafts, collage, water, and sand. Thursday session combines all of the above with a focus on Te Reo. This is explored through activities such as waiata and kani kani (song and dance). It’s a friendly and positive environment for children and families. Come and visit, no appointment necessary, just pop in and introduce yourself and your child/ren to the team-leader. Playcentre philosophy is based on child-initiated play and recognises the parents as the first and best educators of their own children. Playcentre families receive a unique early childhood experience with opportunities for whānau/families to learn together. Playcentre offers a programme of education for whānau/parents that emphasises parenting and early childhood education including learning in child development, play and learning, parenting skills, planning and delivering early childhood education, facilitation and management skills. Unique within the early childhood sector, Playcentres are cooperatively managed by parents with support from experienced Association and Federation personnel.