Torbay Playcentre

Torbay Playcentre The centre is run by the parents and caregivers (that’s you), who receive free training. What we do
We love play. We close our terms during the school holidays.

Torbay Playcentre is a parent and caregiver-run early childhood education service providing an environment for children from 0-6 years to learn through play and for caregivers and their families to have a supportive and local network. Who we are
Torbay Playcentre is a parent and caregiver-run early childhood education service providing an environment for children from 0-6 years to learn through pl

ay and for caregivers and their families to have a supportive and local network. What makes us different
Playcentre is different to other Early Childhood Centres or playgroups as parents, caregivers, or grandparents come with their children to enjoy educational, stimulating, and fun sessions. At Playcentre we believe that play is the central activity of children and through play young children are like little scientists, learning about themselves and their world. Frequently asked questions - https://www.playcentre.org.nz/whatwedo/frequently-asked-questions/

Our sessions
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 8.45am-12:15pm. Terms are between 10-11 weeks long & follow school term dates. Contact us or book a visit
• Book a visit on our page or email: [email protected]
• Address: 35 Watea Road, Torbay (behind Torbay shops, entrance via Watea Road)

Before you join, we offer three free visits.

🌿 Outdoor Explorer — every Wednesday morning 🌿Nature play gives tamariki the chance to explore, take safe risks, build c...
03/06/2026

🌿 Outdoor Explorer — every Wednesday morning 🌿

Nature play gives tamariki the chance to explore, take safe risks, build confidence, use their imagination and connect with the world around them.

From climbing, digging and balancing to collecting treasures, noticing bugs, feeling the weather and playing alongside friends — outdoor play supports curiosity, creativity, problem-solving and wellbeing.

New families are welcome — email [email protected] to book a visit.

Our tamariki have been loving this beautiful autumn weather! 🍂☀️Lots of outdoor play and making the most of the fresh ai...
27/05/2026

Our tamariki have been loving this beautiful autumn weather! 🍂☀️

Lots of outdoor play and making the most of the fresh air together. 💛

A busy and beautiful start to Term 2 at Torbay Playcentre! 💛We’ve enjoyed Mother’s Day activities, birthday celebrations...
12/05/2026

A busy and beautiful start to Term 2 at Torbay Playcentre! 💛

We’ve enjoyed Mother’s Day activities, birthday celebrations, and welcoming new members into our Playcentre whānau.

Here’s to a fun-filled term ahead! 🌿✨

We are back for term 2! Send us an email if you would like to visit us this term 👋
23/04/2026

We are back for term 2! Send us an email if you would like to visit us this term 👋

Term 2 Torbay Playcentre days 🌻
19/04/2026

Term 2 Torbay Playcentre days 🌻

See you in term 2 🐣🐰
03/04/2026

See you in term 2 🐣🐰

20/03/2026

Beautiful day for a trip with our Playcentre friends

We love going on trips at Torbay Playcentre! Last week, we visited Auckland Zoo, where our tamariki had the chance to ex...
17/03/2026

We love going on trips at Torbay Playcentre! Last week, we visited Auckland Zoo, where our tamariki had the chance to explore, observe animals up close, and learn more about the natural world. Trips like these help build curiosity, confidence, language, and social skills, while also creating special shared experiences together. We loved seeing our tamariki so engaged, excited, and eager to learn. 🦁🐘🦒

💦🎨 Messy Play Week is over, and we loved welcoming so many visitors to Torbay Playcentre. If you missed out, don’t worry...
06/03/2026

💦🎨 Messy Play Week is over, and we loved welcoming so many visitors to Torbay Playcentre. If you missed out, don’t worry — just send us an email and come along to one of our sessions to see what Playcentre is all about. 🌻

We love messy play at Torbay Playcentre! 💛🫧🎨💦Messy play helps tamariki build confidence, creativity, fine motor skills, ...
24/02/2026

We love messy play at Torbay Playcentre! 💛🫧🎨💦

Messy play helps tamariki build confidence, creativity, fine motor skills, and learn through their senses — all while having fun.

We embrace the mess because it’s where so much learning happens! 🌈

Address

35 Watea Road
Auckland
0630

Opening Hours

Monday 8:45am - 12:15pm
Tuesday 8:45am - 12:15am
Wednesday 8:45am - 12:15pm
Thursday 8:45am - 12:15pm
Friday 8:45am - 12:15pm

Telephone

+64278805413

Website

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