Parkside Playcentre

31/08/2026

First day of spring 🌞
The tamariki enjoyed the sun . Splashing in water , practicing soccer skills and making cards for their dad's and plenty more 🥰

Come for a visit !! We are open Tuesday 9-12 🎨⚽️

25/08/2026

The Tamariki all enjoyed the Beautiful sunny morning 🌄

17/08/2026

OPEN WEEK!!!! If you have a baby or preschooler, come along for a free visit and experience early learning where whānau and tamariki play, learn and grow together in a supportive community.
9am - 12pm =)

10/08/2026

End of session was a great clean up job today . Just goes to show how much fun the kids have had here at Parkside ! 🥰
( Come and join us and keep your house tidy ) 😜

06/08/2026

Kia ora koutou!

Parkside Playcentre is a parent led early childhood service operating in Timaru. We are reviewing the sessions we are offering at our centres to ensure we are catering for the needs of centre whānau and your community sustainably. Please help us by completing this survey by Tuesday 11th August 2026. Your responses are confidential and will be used in our general planning

04/08/2026

A chilly day here at Parkside!. The kids braved the cold outdoors to ride bikes and drive cars 🚗
Indoors today , some of our play invitations were , painting using golf balls , cutting activities to improve our skills using scissors and lots of fun playing in "dirt" with the animals and trucks 🐄🐖 🛻

03/08/2026

Open Week is right around the corner - Message us to secure your spot!

You’re invited to Playcentre Open Week! Free play sessions for tamariki aged 0-6 across the motu.

Bring your baby or preschooler along to your nearest centre 17-21 August and experience our supportive community.

Your child will enjoy a range of play experiences, from messy and outdoor play to arts, music, and water exploration.

At Playcentre, early learning is a shared journey. For over 85 years, we’ve supported parents as the first and best educators for their tamariki, which is why parents attend and learn alongside their children, helping build confidence, connection, and belonging.

You’ll also gain access to a free NZQA-accredited adult education programme, helping you build practical parenting skills and strategies to support your child’s learning.

Find out more and arrange your visit today: https://www.playcentre.org.nz/news-and-events/events/playcentre-open-week/

Image description: Photo grid of happy Playcentre whānau. Text reads: "Playcentre Open Week 17-21 August 2026".

21/07/2026

Welcome back for term 3 everyone 🥳

19/07/2026

We can't wait to see you all back at Parkside Playcentre this week.

Message us to book your spot =)

19/07/2026

We are ready for Term 3! Come along and join us