Lower Hutt Playcentre

Lower Hutt Playcentre We are nestled into the back corner of Glen Iris Grove, a place full of fun for children & caregivers OUR PHILOSOPHY
We are all learning here.

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. Choice • Play • Support • Celebration

Kei te ako katoa tatou i konei. Whiringa • Takaro • Tautoko • Wakanui

03/09/2026

Our tamariki love water and gloop, so we combined the two into a fun activity! They loved working as a team to tip the water into the cornflour, mixing it together to make a purple pool that was perfect for splashing.

This play setup is a great way for babies and bigger kids to explore alongside each other.
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19/08/2026

Open Week is in full swing here at Lower Hutt Playcentre and we've packed so much fun into the first three days!

Visit bit.ly/pcopenweek if you're keen to join in on the messy play fun. If you can't make it this week you're always welcome to come in for three free visits, just DM us or email [email protected]
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⭐ Open Week – one week to go! ⭐On Monday we'll be exploring different types of water play. We'd love to see you there! T...
10/08/2026

⭐ Open Week – one week to go! ⭐

On Monday we'll be exploring different types of water play. We'd love to see you there! To book your spot please visit bit.ly/pcopenweek
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🌺 'Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani 🌺We've been celebrating Cook Islands Language Week! The tamariki (and their grown...
06/08/2026

🌺 'Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani 🌺

We've been celebrating Cook Islands Language Week! The tamariki (and their grown ups) loved making 'ei katu/flower crowns, searching for hidden cardboard coconuts and listening to Cook Islands stories. Pakau!
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⭐️ PLAYCENTRE OPEN WEEK 17–21 AUGUST ⭐️Keen to see what Playcentre is all about? You're invited to join us at Lower Hutt...
31/07/2026

⭐️ PLAYCENTRE OPEN WEEK 17–21 AUGUST ⭐️

Keen to see what Playcentre is all about? You're invited to join us at Lower Hutt Playcentre from 17–21 August! We'll be celebrating messy play with different activities each day. Come and try them all!

💧 Monday 17 August - Water Play
🖍️ Tuesday 18 August - Creative Crafts
🫟 Wednesday 19 August - Slime Time
🫧 Thursday 20 August - Bubble Magic
🎨 Friday 21 August - Paint & Play

To book your spot please visit bit.ly/pcopenweek

We cater for tamariki aged 0-6 years, so all play experiences will be accessible even for babies.

Please bring:
– A change of clothes
– Morning tea (no nuts or whole egg please)
– A water bottle

If you can't make it during Open Week, please contact us as we would love to see you another time for 3 free visits! Email us at [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Playcentre Aotearoa

🎉 We're back for Term 3! 🎉It's going to be a great one, with Te ’Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ’Āirani (Cook Islands Māori...
20/07/2026

🎉 We're back for Term 3! 🎉

It's going to be a great one, with Te ’Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ’Āirani (Cook Islands Māori Language Week) and Te Wiki o te Reo Māori coming up, plus more of this beautiful sunshine to enjoy in our big playground 🤞🏼

If you're keen to meet our LHPC whānau we'd love to have you in for a visit. Just get in touch at [email protected] or PM us to organise your three free visits! We welcome all tamariki aged 0–6 and their caregivers.
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🌟 Mānawatia a Matariki — Happy Māori New Year! We hope you've all had time to reflect and enjoy the company of your love...
10/07/2026

🌟 Mānawatia a Matariki — Happy Māori New Year! We hope you've all had time to reflect and enjoy the company of your loved ones 🌟

Over the last few months, our tamariki have celebrated by doing many Matariki activities such as baking, harvesting and cooking food from our māra kai, making and flying manu tukutuku, decorating stars and singing waiata. We're all looking forward to our annual Matariki celebration next week!

For those keen to come check us out we are back from school holiday on Monday 20 July. We'd love to meet you and your tamaiti/tamariki!
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Join us for a new SPACE group at Lower Hutt Playcentre!👶🏼 Facilitated chats about babies and parenthood🥁 Awesome music a...
16/06/2026

Join us for a new SPACE group at Lower Hutt Playcentre!

👶🏼 Facilitated chats about babies and parenthood
🥁 Awesome music and movement sessions
👋 Socialise and meet other parents in the community

SPACE is so much fun - look forward to a safe and friendly environment to head to each week. Visit the link below to book your spot, we're looking forward to meeting you and your pēpi!

➡️ https://bookwhen.com/spacehuttvalleywellingtonplaycentres?tag=New+Space+groups =ev-sipxl-20260722121500

🌟 We have been learning about Kāhui Whetū o Matariki - the Stars of the Matariki Cluster. 🌟 To explore Tipuānuku (also n...
01/06/2026

🌟 We have been learning about Kāhui Whetū o Matariki - the Stars of the Matariki Cluster. 🌟

To explore Tipuānuku (also named Tupuānuku) - the whetū connected to food that grows within the soil - the tamariki harvested beetroot from our māra kai and used it to make hummus. We're so lucky to have our own veggie garden right outside!
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🌼 A sweet moment from our session today - grandmothers and granddaughters sharing stories at the playdough table 🌼 All c...
27/05/2026

🌼 A sweet moment from our session today - grandmothers and granddaughters sharing stories at the playdough table 🌼

All caregivers are a valued part of our LHPC village, including grandparents! It's a great way to spend more time with your mokopuna and it's so beneficial for them as well.

If you'd like to come and see what Playcentre is all about, contact us at [email protected] to organise your three free visits!
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Address

14 Glen Iris Grv
Lower Hutt
5010

Opening Hours

Monday 9:15am - 11:45am
Tuesday 9:15am - 11:45am
Wednesday 9:15am - 11:45am
Thursday 9:15am - 11:45am
Friday 9:15am - 11:45am

Telephone

+64277001026

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