Active Explorers Lower Hutt
About Active Explorers Lower Hutt
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 Lower Hutt, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Active Explorers Lower Hutt currently has a roll of 69 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (51% 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
“This is an amazing centre! Highly recommend! So much care and patience. Like all other centres that are busy and filled with tamariki, it was such a great and smooth transition for my God daughter. Thanks team! God Bless x”
“My son started at active explorers pretoria. He was always looking forward going to this center every week. They have a lovely and caring staff. Thank you so much”
“My son loves it here. He made new friends. Teachers are very professional and friendly.”
“Amazing educators who make the kids and family feel right at home. Probably one of the toughest jobs under the sun, I reckon, but you ladies and gents are doing a stirling job. Would highly recommend.”
“So happy to be part of the active explorer family, my daughter started in the kiwi room (younger kids) and was showered with patience and caring. Moving into the preschool room was a great transition and she loves it there. The staff are great with communication and giving the kids space to learn and play”
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