Deanwell Playcentre is a well-resourced, multi-cultural, whanau-led early childcare centre.
We are open:
Monday 9:00 - 12:00
Wednesday 9:00 - 12:00
and Tuesday 9:00 - 12:00 (Swim offsite)
16/06/2026
For generations, Playcentre has been powered by the dedication and aroha of volunteers. Parents, grandparents, and whānau come together alongside tamariki to spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and nurture social and life skills through meaningful play. Our centre whānau volunteers are the heart of Playcentre and an invaluable part of every child’s early learning journey.
13/05/2026
Our Education Programme support parents and caregivers to be their child's first and best educator, which is really what we're all about!
Our adult education is free, but as a charitable organisation, we rely on the support of people who believe in the power of play, connection, and community.
Donate today, and together, we can Power the Play for another 85 years: https://85years.raiselysite.com/
Find out more about our free adult education: https://www.playcentre.org.nz/learn-with-us/
Image descriptions: four Education Week tiles with quotes from whānau in our Education Programme.
It's Playcentre Education Week! Did you know we offer free adult education to our enrolled whānau? And have been since 1941!
Our education programme offers you practical strategies and skillls to add to your parenting toolbox, and can lead to employment at Playcentre and beyond!
Find your sense of belonging at Playcentre and be empowered in your journey as the first and best kaiako for your tamariki.
Learn with us: https://www.playcentre.org.nz/learn-with-us/
09/05/2026
"Successful mothers are not the ones who have never struggled. They are the ones who never give up, despite their struggles." — Sharon Jaynes
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!
Looking for a place where you and your child can learn and play together? 💜💛
Come and visit Playcentre! Enjoy hands-on play, make new friends, and be part of a welcoming community for tamariki aged 0–6 and their whānau.
We’d love to have you join us for a session—get in touch to plan your visit!
Today in 1941, as Aotearoa prepared to remember the men who went to war, a group of mothers in Karori, Wellington, did something quietly extraordinary.
Born of necessity, they created a place where parents and tamariki could learn together, that would quietly outlast the war and grow across Aotearoa.
Eighty-five years later, we’re still here, and still playing, learning, and growing together – one of the most enduring ideas in New Zealand’s history.
Join us on our journey over the coming year as we share the stories of our rural communities, bicultural foundations, the generations of women who built the movement, and our vision for the next 85 years.
Donate today and help us to Power the Play for another 85 years: https://85years.raiselysite.com/
Learn more about our beginnings: https://www.playcentre.org.nz/news-and-events/events/85-years-anniversary/
17/04/2026
Deanwell Playcentre is back next week.
Mondays and Wednesdays 9-12.
We would love to meet you.
02/04/2026
| Monday | 9am - 12pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 12pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 12pm |