Ministry of Education | Education Review Office
“Parents and their children are warmly welcomed into the centre. They enjoy a strong sense of belonging and they are supported by the respectful, caring relationships they experience with staff and peers. Māori culture, language and identity are valued through positive and affirming interactions. Children and their parents/whānau benefit from a holistic, caring and supportive environment.
Babies and toddlers experience relationships that are nurturing and supportive. Teachers are respectful of each child’s individual rhythms and preferences. Key teachers work with parents and whānau to create a settled environment for these very young children. Babies and toddlers are well catered for, free to explore and learn in meaningful social and cultural contexts.
Children are confident learners. They trust adults to nurture their sense of self-worth and be responsive to their needs, interests and strengths.
Staff have a wide range of skills, expertise, knowledge and experience, which they bring to the centre.”
You can read our full Education Review Office Report
Whānau Voice
The Centre is very inclusive and respectful of our culture
Play to Learn made our family’s experience in New Zealand nice and happy. It was such a relief that we found our daughter a home away from home where she felt safe and welcomed. They take such good care of her and show her much love and care every day. The staff are friendly and make us always feel welcome. We appreciate that the centre is very inclusive and respected our daughter’s needs in terms of Halal food and other cultural requirements.
Mohamed & Iman Husain, 2021.
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
2021-10-22T13:46:07+13:00
Mohamed & Iman Husain, 2021.
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/the-centre-is-very-inclusive-and-respectful-of-our-culture/
I would absolutely recommend Play to Learn
Our two boys have been at Play to Learn since Jan 2021 (2y and 7m) and have been absolutely thriving.
The boys are excited to see their Kaiako each day and the Kaiako are great at keeping us up to date with what they have been up to each week. We love the use of te reo Māori throughout the centre and there is great interaction across the 2 rooms, with the team fostering the tuakana/teina relationships.
Would absolutely recommend the Play to Learn whānau to anybody looking for childcare in Hamilton.
The boys are excited to see their Kaiako each day and the Kaiako are great at keeping us up to date with what they have been up to each week. We love the use of te reo Māori throughout the centre and there is great interaction across the 2 rooms, with the team fostering the tuakana/teina relationships.
Would absolutely recommend the Play to Learn whānau to anybody looking for childcare in Hamilton.
Lydia King 2021.
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
2021-10-12T17:39:08+13:00
Lydia King 2021.
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/2801/
Our children thrive at Play to Learn
We love having both our children attend play to learn, an atmosphere where our children absolutely thrive. The child to adult supervision ratio is well below national recommendations which means our children also benefit from a lot of one on one time. Above all they love to get ready and turn up to daycare everyday with pure happiness knowing that’s where they are going.
Larraine Te Kakara 2021.
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
2021-10-12T16:44:31+13:00
Larraine Te Kakara 2021.
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/our-children-thrive-at-play-to-learn/
The best decision!
We moved our daughter to Play to Learn from another centre around 3 years ago and it was the best decision we ever made.
She has thrived since being at PTL, our son also now attends and loves it! All the teachers are so warm and welcoming and we can relax knowing our kids are in great hands! We appreciate everything Juanita and the team do for us and would recommend PTL to all.
She has thrived since being at PTL, our son also now attends and loves it! All the teachers are so warm and welcoming and we can relax knowing our kids are in great hands! We appreciate everything Juanita and the team do for us and would recommend PTL to all.
Chanae Tynan 2021.
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
2021-10-12T16:43:26+13:00
Chanae Tynan 2021.
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/the-best-decision/
My child loves her kura, teachers and friends.
Denni is always talking about Nelson 🙂 He really helped her transition into daycare go so smoothly! She really is becoming independent and adventurous, wanting to do more by herself. I love that she loves her kura, teachers and friends.
Sandy Gedge, July 2019.
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
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2019-07-08T12:40:54+12:00
Sandy Gedge, July 2019.
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/my-child-loves-her-kura-teachers-and-friends/
Great Relationships
This is cool to see, it's nice to see Charlie building these relationships with Hannah and the other kids at Play to Learn.
Luke Tilling July 2019
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
5
2019-07-08T12:39:53+12:00
Luke Tilling July 2019
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/great-relationships-2/
Really really pleased
Really really pleased he is settling in so well. Looks like a great pick Lily, well done. Tannith and I are so grateful to be included in everything.
Steven, July 2019.
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
5
2019-07-08T12:37:57+12:00
Steven, July 2019.
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/really-really-pleased/
Great Relationships
We are so blessed to be welcomed into such a beautiful centre. Cyprus has already started shining a new attitude at home as well reflecting on your great relationships at Play to Learn Early Learning Centre. We are so excited to see what the next 3 years have in store for us all together. Thank you for making our transition so smooth and comfortable.
Lily Sands, July 2019.
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
5
2019-07-08T12:36:52+12:00
Lily Sands, July 2019.
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/great-relationships/
My child loves Play to Learn
It is great to see what Paige is doing and how much she is learning. She loves both of you very much and is enjoying her time at day care.
Aimee Glenie, June 2019.
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
5
2019-06-08T12:42:25+12:00
Aimee Glenie, June 2019.
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/my-child-loves-play-to-learn/
Awesome
Kia ora Play To Learn Whanau, we had such a fun visit. The Tamariki were welcoming and the girls settled into some lovely play with old friends. All the tamariki seemed to have shot up. Thank you it was lovely to catch up with the Team - what an awesome job you are doing, and Happy Easter.
Aroha, April 2019.
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
5
2019-04-08T12:42:32+12:00
Aroha, April 2019.
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/awesome/
She is learning so much
Having Mia in school has been great these last few months her social skills and own personality has really started to show, we can’t wait for her to come home and show us more of what she’s learnt.
Larraine Te Kakara, April 2019.
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
5
2019-04-08T12:41:38+12:00
Larraine Te Kakara, April 2019.
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/she-is-learning-so-much/
We are so happy!
Thank you, Alyssa! I absolutely loved reading the story about Tayte’s pepeha! This made me smile from ear to ear! I can imagine Tayte talking about his family with a big grin on his face and we too have noticed he is really good at pointing himself out in photos! Tayte really has settled at Play to Learn Early Learning Centre. It makes us so happy knowing we picked the right centre for him to start his school journey, we can tell he is happy and well looked after which makes it a lot easier for us to leave him.
Victoria Maxwell, April 2019
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
5
2019-04-08T12:39:15+12:00
Victoria Maxwell, April 2019
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/we-are-so-happy/
We Highly Recommend Play to Learn
We are always greeted by smiling teachers who welcome us every morning. The children are happily engaged in numerous activities and we love seeing stories on Storypark. It makes it a lot easier leaving your children when you know they are in great care. Play to Learn has been very accommodating and flexible with our working arrangements and we really appreciate it. Teachers are very supportive when it comes to things like toilet training, changing babies routines and so on. As parents of three boys who all attend the Centre, we can highly recommend Play to Learn.
Parent - March 2018
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
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2018-03-08T12:43:28+13:00
Parent - March 2018
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/highly-recommend-play-to-learn/
Amazing!
Just love how much you care for our kids. Keep up the amazing work to all of you! Thank you for making it a place our kids love coming to.
Alyssa. - Nov 2017
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
5
2017-11-08T12:45:46+13:00
Alyssa. - Nov 2017
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/amazing/
Happy Family Atmosphere
Providing a happy family atmosphere where kids feel accepted and comfortable and we are happy to leave them in your care.
Simone -Nov 2017
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
5
2017-11-08T12:44:46+13:00
Simone -Nov 2017
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/happy-family-atmosphere/
Friendly and approachable staff
Trips have been great. Amazingly friendly and approachable staff. Communicate well with parents through Story park. Go out of their way to make things happen.
Susanne. October 2017
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
5
2017-10-08T12:49:22+13:00
Susanne. October 2017
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/2472/
Teachers are Excellent
Your teachers are excellent, always keep the line of communication open, and I am thoroughly impressed at my son's progress since starting at Play to Learn.
Rebecca October 2017
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
5
2017-10-08T12:48:25+13:00
Rebecca October 2017
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/teachers-are-excellent/
Nurturing and Caring
Surrounding the kids with a nurturing/ caring environment. The kids enjoy their time at the centre.
Liz - October 2017
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
5
2017-10-08T12:47:35+13:00
Liz - October 2017
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/nurturing-and-caring/
Fantastic
Story park - I enjoy reading the stories and looking at the photos. It's awesome to see their /un filled day. The tamariki are always actively engaging in busy activities. You have all been supportive to us and we are grateful. Keep up the fantastic work!
Lynda - Oct 2017
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
5
2017-10-08T12:46:28+13:00
Lynda - Oct 2017
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/fantastic/
My Child Loves it
Thanks so much for all the effort the Play to Learn team put into the holiday programme. Ciana loved it. Its a long year for some of the children and doing something different in the holidays makes a nice break for them.
Thanks and enjoy your PJ day tomorrow!
Thanks and enjoy your PJ day tomorrow!
Cara - July 2015
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
5
2015-07-08T12:51:29+12:00
Cara - July 2015
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/my-child-loves-it/
Awesome!
Play to Learn is an awesome daycare. My daughter, Lily-ann loves coming to daycare every day. She has made so many wonderful friends and she absolutely loves her teachers. Keep up the great work ladies!
Danni - April 2014
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
5
2014-04-08T12:51:38+12:00
Danni - April 2014
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/awesome-2/
Awesome Teachers
Chris and I have been so happy with how well our son has settled into care at Play to Learn. The transition was made so smooth for him with all the teachers. My son looks forward to attending (sometimes in the holidays asking when we will be going back to kindy) to do a range of exciting activities including art, carpentry, baking, sand play, music and movement and early literacy. I really like the attention they put on the 4-year-old program learning letters, numbers, name recognition as well as preparing the children for school.
The teachers at Play to learn are so friendly and approachable and open to discuss any concerns or problems I have had and they are open to feedback and when necessary they implement changes. Play to learn has become an extended party of my son’s family and somewhere he feels safe and cared for by all teachers in either room. We are very grateful to have found Play to learn and to have had such awesome teachers for our son.
The teachers at Play to learn are so friendly and approachable and open to discuss any concerns or problems I have had and they are open to feedback and when necessary they implement changes. Play to learn has become an extended party of my son’s family and somewhere he feels safe and cared for by all teachers in either room. We are very grateful to have found Play to learn and to have had such awesome teachers for our son.
Lucy - March 2014
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
5
2014-03-08T12:53:42+13:00
Lucy - March 2014
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/awesome-teachers/
Great communication
Our whole experience at Play to learn has been very positive. There is a very open line of communication between the staff and parents. Everyone is treated with respect and greeted with a smile in the morning. The centre also offers lots of flexibility to suit my child’s needs and also mine as her parent. What a great place for your children. Big thanks to the dedicated teachers.
Kaajal - March 2014
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre
5
2014-03-08T12:52:38+13:00
Kaajal - March 2014
https://playtolearnelc.co.nz/testimonials/great-communication/
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