Henderson Valley Playcentre

Henderson Valley Playcentre Welcome to Henderson Valley Playcentre's page. We are a parent-led early childhood education provider in West Auckland.

We current run general sessions for newborns to six-year-olds every weekday except Thursdays, from 9.00am to Midday. Henderson Valley Playcentre is a parent-led provider of quality early childhood education service to families in west Auckland. Playcentre believes in Parents As First Teachers and supports parents by enabling them to take an active role in the early education of their children. Pla

ycentre's core belief is that children learn best when they are free to explore the world around them at their own pace, with the support and encouragement of the adults around them. As a parent-led service we have high adult : child ratios ensuring that every child receives plenty of assistance when the require it. The high number of adults on session also allows Playcentre to have mixed age sessions where children learn together. We offer three free visits for families so please contact us if you would like try us.

04/05/2026

is here!

As well as being our 85th Anniversary, this year also marks a significant milestone for NZSL: 20 years since NZSL was recognised as an official language of Aotearoa New Zealand!

New Zealand Sign Language Week is not just a celebration; it’s a moment for the Deaf community to stand tall, embracing their identity and heritage. It’s a time to showcase the richness of NZSL and the diverse culture it represents.

There are heaps of online resources to learn from, including the Let's Talk booklets where you and your whānau can learn basic signs for everyday sitations: https://nzsignlanguage.nz/resources/lets-talk-booklets/

Every sign counts!

Image description: Playcentre and NZSL Week branded tile with NZ Sign Language illustrations spelling out Playcentre.

02/04/2026

We’re closed for the Easter holidays 🐰

Our national office will be back in the burrow Tuesday 7 April.

Our centres will open for Term 2 from Monday 20 April.

Image description: Playcentre branded tile with easter decorations. Blackboard sign reads: We’re closed for the Easter holidays. We carrot wait to see you next Term! We’re back in the burrow Tuesday 7 April”.

Come and join us for messy play week we are open Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday 9-12
23/02/2026

Come and join us for messy play week we are open Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday 9-12

03/02/2026

We are going rock hunting tomorrow

We will be back at centre on Monday at 9am

26/01/2026

We are back for 2026 from tomorrow

We would love to have you visit

Open Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Friday

9am-12pm

🎉 Summer Break Time! 🌞Henderson Valley Playcentre is taking a little holiday! We’ll be closed from 18 December for our s...
15/12/2025

🎉 Summer Break Time! 🌞
Henderson Valley Playcentre is taking a little holiday! We’ll be closed from 18 December for our summer break and will be back for play on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.

We can’t wait to welcome you and your tamariki for more fun, laughter, and learning through play! 💜
Want to join us? Flick us an email at [email protected] to arrange your visit.
Enjoy the sunshine, stay safe, and have an amazing summer! 🌈

16/11/2025

Explore Playcentre with us!

We're open every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 12:00noon during school term.

Come along and discover what makes Playcentre such a special place for learning through play
See you at Henderson Valley Playcentre!

A little snap shot of term 4 so far
10/11/2025

A little snap shot of term 4 so far

It’s been a fantastic week out eggs hatched now we have 8 little chicks we are open Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Friday ...
01/08/2025

It’s been a fantastic week out eggs hatched now we have 8 little chicks we are open Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Friday 9am until 12pm
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Address

31 Farwood Drive
Auckland
0612

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 12:15am
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+64278802546

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