Methven Playcentre

Shout out the Methven Community Board! Because of their generosity, we were able to replace our very tired old signage here at Playcentre - the new ones look fantastic. Thank you very much!

Methven Playcentre are on the hunt for a Centre Co-ordinator. If you love working with children and parents and have Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+, please check out the link below:

Centre Coordinator – Methven Playcentre 11 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 31 August 2026 Monday 9.15am – 1.15pm Tuesday 9.15am – 12.45pm Thursday 9.15am – 12.45pm Permanent position during term time only About...

💛 You’re invited to Playcentre Open Week!! 💛

Playcentre Open Week runs from Monday 17th to Friday 21st August 2026.

If you have a baby or preschooler, come along and experience early learning where whānau and tamariki play, learn and grow together in a supportive community.

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.

Our licensed centres follow the Ministry of Education’s curriculum, Te Whāriki, supporting learning through play for all ages and stages.

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

Tomorrow is the last session for Term 2! Come along and have some fun before we close for the holidays.

TERM 3 SESSIONS BEGIN MONDAY 20TH JULY

Hi Methven Community! We would love it if you could fill out the below survey to help Playcentre Aotearoa understand the needs of our local families - you don't need to be a current or even a past Playcentre member, this survey is open to everyone 😊 Thank you!

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It's the last week for Term 1!

Please note: We are CLOSED today as we are off on a fun excursion!

Messy Play Week is all go at Methven Playcentre. The weather might be chilly outside but there's plenty of fun to be had indoors!

SAY YES TO MESS! Next week is Playcentre Messy Play Week! Come along and have some fun with us! Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Benefits for children: Promises fun, stimulates creativity, promotes physical development and encourages communication and social skills. Messy play is liberating, fun and fully absorbing. Naturally curious, children show high levels of concentration and engagement as they explore with their senses, which heightens their learning experience. From a child’s perspective, messy play is magical – full of excitement and pure joy.
A benefit for adults? The paint stains won’t be on your curtains and the playdough won’t be stuck in your carpet, so there’s no reason not to embrace messy play. Of course, you may be inspired to try it out again when you get home.

Term 1 sessions for 2026 begin TOMORROW! Come along and have some fun!