Active Explorers Ellerslie
About Active Explorers Ellerslie
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 Ellerslie, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Active Explorers Ellerslie currently has a roll of 72 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (47% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, 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
“My son started here when he was 2 and he loves it here! The office manager is incredible and Joan is the most amazing teacher! My son has ADHD and they have done so well with him. My son has always felt supported, loved and had lots of fun. Great daycare!”
“I only have great things to say about Active Explorers Ellerslie. The facility is always well maintained and the programme they have for the children are so thoughtfully curated. Their main asset however are the superb staff who look after my boy with so much passion and dedication. Special mention to Serena, and all the kaiakos in nursery 1 and 2 who make sure that the cares for my boy who have particular needs are followed thru. They all deserve an award for their unwavering patience, despite the complexities of working in an early childhood centre. You can really see the love they have for their work and all the children. Sending our son to this centre has been one of the best decisions we have made for him.”
“My child attends daycare here, and he is very happy. The teachers here are very kind, and there are excellent teaching facilities. They have good ratio, and he often learns new things. He really enjoys playing here.”
“Highly recommend Active Explorers in Ellerslie. My son has attended all the way from nursery and is currently in the preschool class. The education programme (fantastic fours) is outstanding. My 4 year old absolutely loves the place. Amazing staff/teachers. Healthy meals provided. They do a lunchbox day once a week in preschool to help them prepare for when they go to primary school. The facilities are excellent with lots of space and outside areas. They continue to keep everything well maintained.”
“The most caring, nurturing group of teachers, they really are amazing! Will be forever grateful for the love my daughter receives, she loves being an Active Explorer!! A fantastic thought out centre with ample outdoor space and heaps of daily creativity through sensory/messy play, which i love getting updates on throughout my working day! Made my transition back to work as easy as it could be. Fab management as well as healthy food and snacks.”
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