Dinsdale Playcentre

"Adults plan, prepare and present a wide range of high quality equipment and activities before and during the session. All resources are accessible to children."

High-quality planning, diverse resources, and responsive adult engagement evident throughout.

"Babies, toddlers and young children, and their parents and whānau demonstrate high levels of enjoyment, belonging and wellbeing."

Strong belonging, social skills, and responsive care demonstrated across all age groups.

"There is a strong emphasis on parents and children learning together through play in a safe and supportive environment."

Parents actively learn alongside children; shared leadership culture and valued family participation.

"This includes a strategic commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi and places high value on productive partnerships with Māori whānau."

Te Tiriti commitment, culturally responsive practices, te reo/tikanga sessions, and mana whenua engagement.

"Centre leaders have established and sustained a culture of shared leadership, which is highly effective, includes collective decision-making and engages the skills of all centre members."

Strong shared leadership, self-review culture, clear roles, ongoing professional development, and strategic direction.