This small friendly playcentre gives parents and caregivers the opportunity of first hand involvement with their children’s education and development. There is a huge sandpit and playground equipment and plenty of activities to keep the children entertained and educated. Plus your child’s first five visits to the centre are free!
For affordable in-home childcare for newborns to school age children, PORSE offers simply good old-fashioned childcare with a modern spin. They offer four childcare options where children are looked after in a home setting and families can choose an educator that best suits their child. Check their website for other suburbs in the area.
This centre is in a handy central location with experienced, caring and well qualified staff. They offer all day programmes as well as morning programmes from about 8am to 12pm and afternoon programmes from 1pm to 5pm. Morning and afternoon tea is provided. Abacus has a staff ratio of one to three for under 2s and one to seven for over twos. The centre is well resourced with a separate area for under and over twos.
PAFT is based on the philosophy that parents are their children’s first and most important teachers and offers support and guidance to parents in their role. They provide free, practical effective help with newborns up to three years. PAFT is funded by the Government.
Havelock North Playcentre is located in the heart of Havelock North. They have excellent facilities,with an outdoor area which has been recently upgraded to include safety surfacing under the climbing equipment.
Village Kids in Havelock North and Napier are licensed childcare centres which provide opportunities for children to develop confidence and independence using problem solving and communication skills. They have facilities for under and over twos, including a sandpit, outside play area and a music area. Both centres welcome full time and casual children.
This parent run and operated centre centre has a large section for the children to play on and a range of activities from sand to water play, painting and excursions. Parents are able to see where their children are in their learning and how they can make a difference.
