Takarunga Playcentre Devonport

About

Early Childhood Centre. Run by families for families. Child-initiated play, family co-operative, high adult/child ratio and free adult education.

Story

Takarunga Devonport Playcentre ( part of the New Zealand Playcentre Association/Federation: http://www.playcentre.org.nz) is a parent-led early childhood education centre in the heart of the beautiful sea-side Devonport ( https://www.devonport.co.nz) on the hills of the volcanic cone "Takarunga".

We offer fun activities for preschool children, 4 mornings a week, where they are free to play and explore and their parents are involved in their learning.
We have the most amazing views on the Auckland Waitemata harbour, two sandpits, great outdoor areas in native bush surroundings, lots of messy play, arts/crafts etc.

Our children are supported to become confident, competent self-directed learners through play based around their interests. Our children gain knowledge through play, participation and positive guidance.

Our Children’s curiosity and creativity is nurtured through the fun range of experiences provided … no two days at Playcentre are the same.

Our children develop nurturing and social skills which have lifelong benefits. Siblings attend together, allowing older children to mentor younger children and practise empathy and caring.

Our parental relationships developed through Playcentre provide support from parents and help them develop new parenting and life skills.

Our parents are actively involved in providing our children’s learning programmes. The high adult to child ratio allows a good balance for group and individual support during each session.

There is no other organisation for early childhood education and family development quite like it in the world. Thousands of kiwi children, and their parents too, have grown up with Playcentre … book in for your three visits today and come and join the fun.