Pirongia Playcentre

Pirongia Playcentre Early childhood education with a difference; children and their families play and grow together

Pirongia Playcentre provides early childhood education for children aged birth to six years. It is run co-operatively by parents/caregives and emphasises child initiated play. An education programme is free to parents and caregivers who attend. We offer 2 General Sessions open to all 9.30-12.00, Wednesday and Fridays. And a big kid sessions for 3.5 years and above, 9.30-1.30, Tuesdays andThursdays

. We are a friendly centre, always welcoming new families, so come on down to play and enjoy your children while they are young �

🌼 DAFFODIL DAY 🌼Our Friday crews turned up in yellow today for Daffodil Day, and quickly got busy in yellow and green th...
28/08/2026

🌼 DAFFODIL DAY 🌼

Our Friday crews turned up in yellow today for Daffodil Day, and quickly got busy in yellow and green themed activities.

The kids made cornflour loop and also our wee artists also made some masterpieces on our painting screen. We have even set up a fun science experiment to see what happens to daffodils that are in different coloured water. 👀

We're thinking of everyone who is currently battling through cancer, and those who are beside them supporting. Sending strength to you all.

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O P E N W E E K This week we are opening our doors and welcoming visitors to come and see what Playcentre is all about...
16/08/2026

O P E N W E E K

This week we are opening our doors and welcoming visitors to come and see what Playcentre is all about. If you've ever wanted to come see Pirongia Playcentre - we'd love to have you come along this Wednesday between 9.30am - 12pm. Open for ages from 0 - 6.

A few things are guaranteed
😃your kids are going to have fun
☕you'll get to have a coffee and some Mum chat time
🎨they're bound to get a little (or a lot) messy
🚿we have a shower to clean them off before you go home

We're proud of our little centre and village, and have lots of resources that will satisfy your little one's interests. Come and see for yourself.

DM us to let us know you're coming - and see you Wednesday!

12/07/2026

⭐️ Mānawatia a Matariki

We marked the end of term as well as an early celebration of Matariki last week with our centre whānau coming together, sharing kai and korero and spending some time beside the ahi (fire) roasting some marshmallows and making smores. We were so blessed with stunning clear skies and all our tamariki laughing an playing together but this time, in the dark!

These are what memories are made of! A chance for us to all come together and get to know each other a little more too outside busy session times. Well and truely embracing whakawhanaungatanga (building relationships) and kotahitanga (unity).

We are closed for the next week as part of term break and reopen again on Monday 20th July with our Under Ones session.

If you'd like to book a visit for Term 3, flick us a DM. We are open Wednesday and Friday 9.30-12pm

Hamilton Gardens boundOur Friday session is offsite today for an excursion to take our budding little horticulturalists ...
28/05/2026

Hamilton Gardens bound

Our Friday session is offsite today for an excursion to take our budding little horticulturalists to the Hamilton Gardens.

If you're keen to come visit us next week on Wednesday or Friday, DM us to book your spot.

😲Wayne's been at it again!Recently Wayne, a local Grandad and all-round legend, has taken up the task to help us give so...
28/05/2026

😲Wayne's been at it again!

Recently Wayne, a local Grandad and all-round legend, has taken up the task to help us give some of our tired equipment some much needed TLC. He has already knocked some of our puzzles and other outdoor tables out of the park with their revamps (see some of our previous posts - amazing stuff).

So we asked if he wouldn't mind taking a look at our very depressed art easel and seeing what he could do?

Well....this make-over is absolutely epic, and has saved the easel from scrap! We are so lucky to have an amazing supportive community in Pirongia and Te Awamutu, and are so so SO grateful for both Wayne, but also Industrial Blast and Paint who donated their time and materials in sandblasting off all the rust, and repainting it too!

We are in awe.
The kids absolutely love it.
Thank you for supporting our little centre and tamariki!

🌹 We are closed tomorrow in remembrance of the ANZACSLooking for something to do with the kids this long weekend?Why not...
25/04/2026

🌹 We are closed tomorrow in remembrance of the ANZACS

Looking for something to do with the kids this long weekend?

Why not have a go baking these ANZAC biscuits? They are quick and easy and ready to eat in less than 25 minutes what's not to love!

How long would it take for your tamariki to stay out of our leaf pile? 🤔Its first week back of term, flick us a DM if yo...
22/04/2026

How long would it take for your tamariki to stay out of our leaf pile? 🤔

Its first week back of term, flick us a DM if you'd like to drop in for a visit on either Wednesday or Friday from 9.30am - 12.00pm. We can't wait to see you and your tamariki soon.

T E R M 2 We're back at centre on Monday and all prepped ready to go, including our famous autumn leaf pile! IYKYK 🍂🍁I...
19/04/2026

T E R M 2

We're back at centre on Monday and all prepped ready to go, including our famous autumn leaf pile! IYKYK 🍂🍁

If you've wanted to know what Playcentre is about, or looking for your village, we would love to see you and your tamariki for a visit on either Wednesday or Friday. We are open from 9.00am - 12.00pm, send us a direct message to book your visit.

We can’t wait to see you then!

🐰C L O S E D - Good FridayWe are off enjoying Easter and the Term 1 school holidays for the next two weeks. We re-open a...
02/04/2026

🐰C L O S E D - Good Friday

We are off enjoying Easter and the Term 1 school holidays for the next two weeks.

We re-open again from Monday 20 April with our Under Ones session.
If you're interested in coming and visiting in Term 2, give us a DM and we can book your visit.

Keep an eye out for all the 'leaf content' next term - autumn is giving leaf pile jumping!! 🍂

T H A N K Y O U 💗 Some of our play equipment has had some tlc and repairs this term. Wayne (a local grandparent) has k...
29/03/2026

T H A N K Y O U 💗

Some of our play equipment has had some tlc and repairs this term. Wayne (a local grandparent) has kindly hand-crafted and painted pieces missing from our puzzles. You can barely spot the new additions, he’s done an amazing job.
🦋A new body for the butterfly,
🌞an eye for the sun/Ra,
🐸frogspawn
🧥and a jersey for the boy

We are so grateful for our amazing village - this is what Playcentre is all about!
Thank you Wayne, they're a hit with the kids.

Address

702 Franklin Street
Pirongia

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9:30am - 12pm
Friday 9:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+64278803942

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