Tēnā koutou katoa! Nau mai ki Hamilton East Playcentre You're welcome to come and visit any day during our opening hours. Please note we are a peanut-free centre.
Our sessions run Monday - Friday
Monday: 9:15-11:45am
Tuesday: 9:15-11:45am
Wednesday 12:00-2:30pm
Thursday 9:15-11:45am
Friday 9:15-11:45am
Please Note: Our visitors are required to show their My Vaccine Pass and to wear a mask. Please remember to stay home if you or your child/ren are unwell, particularly if you are experiencing cold or flu like symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath, snee
14/08/2026
Playcentre Open Week is full of hands-on fun, big adventures and opportunities to play, explore and connect together.
We offer 3 trial sessions to see if we are the place for you.
Come along and have a play!
02/08/2026
Open week is coming up quickly!
Join us for 3 hours of child-led play in a unique ECE environment where tamariki are fully supported by their carer.
Weekdays from 9am
Play. Grow. Learn. Together.
31/07/2026
Haere mai ki te torotoro i a mātou.
Come and visit us.
You can find us at 46 Graham Street, Hamilton East from 9am Monday- Friday
17/07/2026
Nau mai hoki mai rā! -Welcome back!
Pop in and join the fun.
We are open Monday - Friday from 9am.
We look forward to meeting you.
09/07/2026
Mānawatia a Matariki
Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki
Mānawa maiea te ariki o te rangi
Mānawa maiea te Mātahi o te tau
Celebrate the rising of Matariki
Celebrate the rising of the lord of the sky
Celebrate the rising of the New Year
At Playcentre, the values of Matariki mā Puanga are woven together like Te Whāriki. This season, we're sharing a bit more about what each value means to us. First up is Tuakiritanga - Identity and Belonging.
Matariki Herenga Waka encourages inclusion, multiculturalism, diversity, and the sharing of cultural practices. Our identities come from the people around us and how we care for them.
At Playcentre this means we:
- Affirm Māori as tangata whenua.
- Value each child and the identity and culture of each whānau.
- Reflect cultural diversity in everyday practice.
- Build a community where everyone belongs.
- Learn how other cultures in our centres celebrate.
He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata | What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.
Video description: Purple tiles with star imagery. Text shares the above Whakatauki and a short summary of the post. Gentle music.
03/07/2026
Have a brilliant break. We will be back on Monday 20th July for more messy play, story time and adventures.
22/06/2026
We are open 5 days each week, with 2 extended sessions. 0-6 year olds with their carers are welcome to trial 3 sessions. We look forward to meeting you.
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.
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/
| Monday | 9:15am - 11:45am |
| Tuesday | 9:15am - 12:15pm |
| Wednesday | 12:15pm - 3:15am |
| Thursday | 9:15am - 11:45am |
| Friday | 9:15am - 1pm |