Location) 5a Albert Crescent, Ostend, Waiheke Island
Phone) 09-372 9480
Hours) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday – 8:45am-12:45pm
Website) Waiheke Playcentre Website
Socials) Waiheke Playcentre Facebook
Parking) Their parking area
Wheelchair Access) Yes
Category) Education
Toilet) Yes
Overview
Waiheke Playcentre is a early childhood centre for little ones aged 0 – 6 years, but it welcomes parents and caregivers to attend unlike other playcentres.
At the playcentre children get the opportunity to learn and explore in a fun and safe environment. They get given a chance to explore, create, climb, read, sing, experiment, play music, wear costumes, have their face painted (or do it themselves!), garden, do carpentry with real tools, bake and cook, build sandcastles, swing, slide, dance, spend time in nature and get messy.
They have mixed age play which allows children to engage with others older and younger than themselves. Pre-schoolers learn how to communicate, share and negotiate with empathy for their younger peers.
Activities are never the same they change every day. Playcentre parents all bring different skills, interests, and cultural backgrounds to add to the rich learning environment.
At the playcentre, families come together and lifelong friendships are formed.
They offer 3 free visits before enrolling to make sure the playcentre is suited for parents and children.
Summary
- 0-6 year olds
- Parents welcome to join in
- Fun but also educational
- 3 free visits before enrolling
- Mix age and culture play
Access Information
- Smaller Car – Their carpark
- Wheelchair – Their carpark
- Truck/Boat – Their carpark
- Bike – Any direction fine
- Walking – Any direction fine
The best way to access Waiheke Playcentre is down their long driveway, it is located on Albert crescent road, if coming from the main road Belgium road turn onto Ostend road towards timeless treasures, follow the road until you come across Ostend Pricecutter, take a left turn on to albert crescent and just past the gas station there is a sign leading you to the Playcentre it is at the end of the driveway.
You can also access Waiheke playcentre from wharf road which is next to the water/House boats, and turn onto Ostend road, take a right onto albert crescent.
Wheelchair access to the Waiheke Playcentre is possible
Close To Waiheke Playcentre
G.A.S Waiheke – A locally owned gas station located on a side street of Ostend, they have a few pumps for petrol and diesel and have a store full of food and drinks.
Auto-Motive – A new addition to waiheke opening in 2024, they offer wheel alignments, warrant of finesses, vehicle repairs and services and more.
Ostend Pricecutter – is a dairy located on the side streets in Ostend. The dairy has a small sushi shop inside it and also sells a wide range of food, drinks and more.
Timeless Treasures – A small antique shop located in Ostend, it has a wide variety of antiques, collectibles, timeless treasures & giftware.
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