Fun N Play offers quality childcare and play-based learning for children aged 2–6 in Papatoetoe, Auckland.
Fun N Play Childcare Centre
Privately owned childcare centre for children aged 2-5 years in Papatoetoe.
Education & TrainingAucklandChecked 10 November 2026
About Fun N Play Childcare Centre
Fun N Play Childcare Centre is a privately owned childcare facility located in Papatoetoe, Auckland, providing care and early childhood education for children aged 2 to 5 years. The centre offers a nurturing home-like environment with large indoor and outdoor spaces, planted gardens, and extensive resources for active exploration and play-based learning. The centre operates according to Te Whariki, the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum, and employs trained and experienced teachers from diverse cultural backgrounds. Services include flexible full-time and part-time hours, nutritious meals (kai), and a specialised transition to school programme for 3 to 5 year olds. The centre offers 20 hours free ECE for eligible children aged 3 to 5 years and maintains a high teacher-child ratio to support one-on-one time and small group interactive learning.
What you'll find on funnplay.co.nz
Fun N Play Childcare Centre is a privately owned centre in Papatoetoe offering care and education for children aged 2 to 6 years. The centre provides flexible hours (7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday) with high teacher-child ratios for one-on-one time and small group learning. Kai is included throughout the day with nourishing lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea.
The centre incorporates Te Whariki principles and employs trained, qualified teachers from diverse backgrounds. It features large open indoor and outdoor environments with planted gardens and equipment for exploration. Fun N Play offers 20 hours free ECE for 3 to 5 year-olds alongside a specialised transition to school programme. The centre has operated in Papatoetoe for 8 years.
High teacher-child ratios and small group learning
Kai included: lunch and morning/afternoon tea
Flexible full-time or part-time hours available
Large indoor and outdoor play environments
Multicultural team with diverse teaching qualifications
20 hours free ECE for 3-5 year-olds
Who it's for
Fun N Play is useful for Papatoetoe families seeking full-time or part-time childcare and early childhood education for children aged 2 to 6 years. It appeals to parents wanting flexible hours, included meals, and a culturally diverse, professionally staffed centre.
Services
Childcare for ages 2-5 years20 hours free ECE for 3-5 year oldsFull-time and part-time careTransition to school programmeMeals and kai includedPlay-based learning activitiesTe Whariki curriculum-based education
Areas covered
Papatoetoe, Manukau, Manurewa, Ōtara and surrounding South Auckland areas, New Zealand.
Why customers choose Fun N Play Childcare Centre
Fun N Play offers flexible hours suited to whānau needs with meals included daily. The centre has served Papatoetoe families since 2017 and employs a multicultural team of trained teachers with qualifications from Bachelor to Master degree level. High teacher-child ratios ensure more one-on-one time and small group interactive learning experiences.
Questions about Fun N Play Childcare Centre
What age children does Fun N Play accept?
Fun N Play Childcare Centre accepts children from 2 to 6 years old. The centre offers 20 hours free ECE for children aged 3 to 5 years with a specialised transition to school programme.
What meals are provided at the centre?
Nourishing, delicious and joyful kai is included, consisting of lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea to fuel growing minds and little bodies.
What are the opening hours?
Fun N Play is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The centre offers flexible hours that suit your whānau, whether full-time or part-time.