Active Explorers Central Park

About Active Explorers Central Park
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 Park, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Active Explorers Central Park currently has a roll of 21 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (56% of the roll), alongside european, māori, pacific, 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
“We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Active Explorers Central Park! The staff are incredibly caring, attentive, and truly invested in the well-being and development of each child. Our little one has not only grown in confidence and independence but also comes home every day smiling. The activities are thoughtfully planned, the communication with parents is excellent, and the environment feels safe, clean, and nurturing. We feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful place. Highly recommended!”
“As recent immigrants from India, leaving our 2-year-old daughter in kindergarten for the first time was an emotional and challenging experience for us as parents. However, the incredible team at Active Explorers Central Park made this transition so much easier and more reassuring. From day one, their warmth, attentiveness, and genuine care have made a world of difference. We are especially grateful to her favourite teachers, Rose and Nirosha, whose kindness, patience, and affection helped Joan feel safe, happy, and settled. We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Victoria, Zara, Maryeta, Jyothi, and Harpreet—their support and welcoming presence gave us the confidence and peace of mind we needed during this new chapter in our lives. Thank you for creating such a nurturing and secure environment. You are truly making a difference, and we are so grateful for everything you did.”
“I am extremely pleased with the Active Explorers - Central Park. The facility is always spotless, creating a safe and healthy environment for the children. The staff takes cleanliness very seriously, and it shows in every corner of the daycare. I also love that they provide nutritious meals that are well-balanced and delicious, helping my child develop healthy eating habits from a young age. Most importantly, I've seen significant growth in my child's learning and development. The staff creates an environment of curiosity and exploration, offering educational activities that engage and challenge the children in a fun way. My child is always excited to go to daycare, and I feel confident that they are in good hands, growing both academically and socially. Highly recommend this daycare to any parent!”
“My son loves going to Active Explorer Central Park! Educators are very kind and caring, regular updates with photos and daily updates on children's activity book have built my confidence in this centre and trust pretty quickly. My son asks me every day to take him there, he has so much fun! He surprises me with new social skills every time and has made lovely bunch of little friends that make a party every time they see him come. When I drop him off he doesn't even want to waive good bye and when I pick him he wants to stay around!”
“We have only started for two days in Kiwi room, I was assuming my daughter would be taking some time to settle. However, she didn’t and she was able to nap too (normally, she can’t sleep other than her bed or car seat). I can see she love here; nice environment, spaces and people. Most importantly, she loves teachers Emma and Priscilla. Really pleased to see my little girl happy and show love with you, highly appreciated!”
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