Why Fun ‘n’ Play is the Best Choice for Your Child’s Early Learning Journey in Auckland

When it comes to choosing childcare or early learning for your young child, you want quality, trust, and genuine care — all in one place. At Fun ‘n’ Play Childcare Centre, we don’t just look after children  we nurture confident, curious learners through play-based experiences and meaningful learning.

At Fun ‘n’ Play, children from ages 2 to 6 thrive in a secure and welcoming space with both indoor and outdoor areas designed for exploration and fun. Our centre feels like home, helping children settle with ease and feel comfortable each day.

Every child at Fun ‘n’ Play learns from teachers who are trained, experienced, and passionate about early childhood development. With a strong focus on personalised care and a high teacher-to-child ratio, your child gets the attention they deserve.

We align our programmes with Te Whāriki — New Zealand’s Early Childhood Curriculum, meaning your child’s learning is grounded in best-practice education that supports growth across cognitive, social, motor and emotional skills. 

Whether you need full-time care, part-time early learning, or support for working hours, our centre offers flexible scheduling from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday to suit busy family routines.

We provide nutritious kai (meals) throughout the day — morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea — so your child stays fuelled and ready to learn and play.

Fun ‘n’ Play prides itself on being a trusted part of the Papatoetoe community since 2017. Many local families return again and again, enrolling multiple children over the years — a testament to the strong relationships we build.

 What Parents Are Saying

Parents often share how much their children love coming to Fun ‘n’ Play, how confident they become, and how well prepared they are for school transitions. Word-of-mouth referrals are one of our greatest compliments.

When your child turns 3, they are eligible for 20 hours of ECE, including specially designed learning activities that ease the transition into primary school.

Choosing childcare is a big decision — which is why we invite you to visit Fun ‘n’ Play and see our environment firsthand.
Book your free visit now and discover how we can support your child’s early years.

Fun ‘n’ Play Childcare Centre
99 Portage Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland 2025
Call: 09-278 2733
To enrol your child: https://www.funnplay.co.nz/contact/