Active Explorers Central City
About Active Explorers Central City
About Education & Care Service
Education & Care Services are mainstream early learning centres that offer full-day or part-day care with a structured curriculum, qualified teachers, and a focus on learning through play. They cater to families needing flexible childcare options and wanting a balanced approach that supports social, physical, and early academic development in a diverse environment.
What Is 20 Hours ECE funding?
20 Hours ECE is a government-funded initiative that helps reduce the cost of early childhood education for families with tamariki aged 3–5. Eligible children can receive up to 20 hours of funded care and education each week at participating services. Centres can set their own enrolment patterns and may ask for optional charges, but the funded hours themselves should be free of compulsory fees. If you are unsure how this works at Active Explorers Central City, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Active Explorers Central City currently has a roll of 23 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (46% of the roll), alongside māori, asian, other children.
Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education and were last updated on 01/07/2024.
Parent Reviews
“I absolutely love Active Explorers! The way they care for the children is amazing, and I can see how much my son Henrique is growing and developing every day. He always talks about his teachers – Chloe, Aimme, Scarlet, and Gopika – with so much excitement, which shows how special they are to him. The reception team, Jan and Denise, are also wonderful and always very attentive. I feel truly happy and grateful knowing that my son is in such a caring and supportive environment.”
“Amazing preschool with a wonderful learning environment. The staff are friendly and professional, and they create such a safe, nurturing space. I always feel reassured knowing my little ones are well looked after”
“My daughter Fatima has been at Active Explorer Kindergarten for a couple of years, and we’re very happy with her experience. The teachers are kind and supportive, and the activities keep the kids engaged and learning. Fatima has grown so much in confidence and social skills. We highly recommend this kindergarten 🙂”
“Amazing preschool, wonderful teachers who go above and beyond for the kids and parents. Very welcoming. Teachers invest a lot of one on one time with the kids which helps with their bonding and their learning”
“Fantastic place, all the teachers and staff are amazing. A really inclusive place, everyone is welcome. We have had our daughter here for over year and she is thriving in the environment provided. She is well fed and so happy to attend every day. A great place :)”
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