Welcome to our Early Learning Centre
Where learning is a part of everyday play
We know first hand as parents, that choosing the best early learning centre for your child is one of the most important decisions that you will make as a parent.
We also understand that the early years of a child’s life are critical for healthy development later on. At Play to Learn we believe that by working together parents and teachers can give children a great start. A great start that will help ensure their future success.
Play to Learn is a small centre with a big heart!
Our Hamilton Childcare centre is family owned and is run by experienced, passionate childcare professionals.
We believe that children learn and grow best in an environment where they feel happy and secure. Our centre philosophy is designed to enrich your child’s imagination, creativity and sense of wonder. We also nurture friendship learning and the development of social skills including respectful teacher/child relationships.
Early Learning Centre Location
Our early learning centre is near The Base Shopping Centre, Te Rapa Road and Avalon Drive in Te Rapa, Hamilton.
Call or email now to inquire about enrolment for our childcare services.
Meet the Team at our Early Learning Centre
Monika Lal
Early Learning Centre Manager
Full Teacher Registration
Kia Ora and Namaste.
My name is Monika Lal and originally I am from Fiji. I am married and have two boys.
I did a Bachelor of Science majoring in Environment. In Fiji I was a laboratory technician.
When I came to New Zealand and putting my children into day care it changed my career. I really enjoy being with children and playing and caring for them.
Then I studied ECE through NZTC and here at Play to Learn I am providing quality learning and care for various children with different cultures and ethnicities.
I love working here at Play to Learn especially among the lovely staff where I am encouraged and motivated in achieving my goals as a teacher.
Monika Lal
Summer Bellem
Full Teacher Registration
Kia Ora. My name is Summer. I have been teaching for 3 years now, starting in Primary School and moving into Early Childhood last year. I enjoy learning new languages, hiking to find waterfalls, and trying out different recipes. My favourite aspect about teaching is finding new and exciting ways to get our tamariki learning, helping them to see those lightbulb moments. I can't wait to guide all tamariki through their learning journeys.
Ngaa mihi
Summer
Amanpreet Kaur
Provisional Registration
Kia Ora and Sat Sri Akaal. My name is Amanpreet Kaur and I hail from Punjab, India. I did my studies in Computer Applications in India. When I came to New Zealand I did my Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education in July 2021 from New Zealand Tertiary College. I love to work with children as I love to watch them grow into a confident and independent child who is ready to dig into their next learning experience.
Thank you
Amanpreet
Donna Masters
Full Teacher Registration
Kia Ora,
My name is Donna Masters, 50 years young, married with 3 girls and 2 granddaughters. I have lived in Hamilton all my life except in 2014 when my family and I moved to Doubtless Bay for a year, as my husband was managing a beach resort in Taipa.
I had been working as a waitress but decided in 2013 I would embark on a new career in Eary Childhood Education. I proudly graduated in 2017. Being a teacher had always been something that I wanted to do and now I am in the industry I know I made the right choice.
I strongly believe our children need to be nurtured and be taught in an environment that is caring, safe and loving, a home away from home, and I think that comes across in my teaching style. I look forward to getting to know you all and developing strong relationships with the tamariki and whanau of our Play to Learn community.