Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Active Explorers Highbrook

Auckland, East Tamaki
4.9|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
110 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
4.9/5

About Active Explorers Highbrook

Active Explorers Highbrook is a education & care service in East Tamaki, Auckland, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Highbrook, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Active Explorers Highbrook currently has a roll of 110 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

Asian tamariki are the largest group (37% 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

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Kelvin Chan
November 2025

“We are incredibly grateful for the wonderful care our little one received at this daycare. Even though our time here was only a couple of months, it was truly meaningful. The teachers have been so attentive, warm, and patient — we could see every day how deeply they care for the children. In such a short time, our child made so many new friends, created lovely memories, and grew in ways we didn’t expect. The environment is nurturing, welcoming, and genuinely focused on the well-being and development of each child. We wholeheartedly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a safe, loving, and supportive place for their little ones. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers and managers for everything you’ve done for us — we appreciate you more than words can say!”

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Shadae Hunia
October 2025

“Honestly so sad to be saying goodbye, just want to say a heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful teachers and the Centre Manager Janine for creating such a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for my 3 babies . Every day is full of fun, learning, and laughter — it’s clear how much love and effort goes into everything you do. Knowing my babies were in such good hands brings us so much peace of mind. Thank you for all that you do! Definitely will miss seeing everyone”

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Melissa Anderson
September 2025

“Our daughter joined Active Explorers in 2023 and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. The facilities are always clean and inviting, the kitchen always has delicious smells from the on site meals they provide and best part of all, the staff are beyond fantastic! Friendly, warm, welcoming, understanding, and fun! The support they offer not only the tamariki but the parents is the cherry on top! Their reassurance and non judgmental check in when it’s obvious things are stressful has been a very appreciated for me personally. Our little girl is always happy to run to class and has just flourished in her learning journey with the magnificent teachers who support, challenge and encourage her curiosity, confidence and social nature. Every day there is something new set up for her to explore and experience with her friends, and it’s one our favourite times sitting together looking at weekly adventure post from team in the Storypark app! Thank you Team Active Explorers Highbrook!”

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Elephant D
August 2025

“Our one-year-old daughter absolutely loves attending Active Explorer Highbrook. The teachers are incredibly warm, patient, and attentive, which gave us great peace of mind. She is always happy and engaged with the variety of sensory and creative activities suitable for her age. The facility is clean, safe, and perfectly designed for little explorers. We are so grateful to have found such a caring and supportive place for her first learning experience. Highly recommend.”

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Cheyenne Stanley
May 2025

“Best day care! All the staff are lovely. The atmosphere is welcoming. I've had 2 kids enrolled here. One has gone to school now and my second leaves in December. I literally just picked up enrollment forms to enroll my 1year old here. If you're looking for a daycare I highly recommend this one. It's hard to find a daycare where you feel safe to leave your kids. I've had my older 2 enrolled at 3 daycares before I found this one. My kids have become more confident within themselves, they enjoy/ed going to daycare and my one currently still going just adores her teachers. So yes highly recommend :)”

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Contact Details

130 Kerwyn Road, East Tamaki, Auckland

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