Active Explorers Melville

About Active Explorers Melville
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 Melville, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Active Explorers Melville currently has a roll of 93 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (38% 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
“Amazing Centre! My almost 4 year old Non-Verbal Autistic daughter goes here and has done since she was 1, We moved from the local area to the other side of hamilton a while ago and looked at other centre's close by but nothing compares to Active explorers!!! The longer commute to the centre is well worth it.My girl absolutely loves it. Races in through the doors, greeted by all staff with good mornings and smiles, amazing fresh nutritious meals daily from the centre cook on site. Lots of enjoyment and daily activities to help with learning and development. (Non verbal- now has a few words) Big rooms with big outdoor play areas, daily feedback on how the day was!! Big Thanks to Lorraine from reception! She has been awesome and ontop of everything promptly and efficiently!! Dawn & Heidi (Centre Managers) are just amazing!! They are very accommodating with the needs and plans for my daughter, both have been very quick in response to any requests or concerns I have had, very helpful 🙂 the staff are all round great! Big Thanks to Sam!! All the cuddles, bubbles, pushes on the swing, games and love has really made our experience even more enjoyable and comfortable!!”
“The first and only daycare I visited was Active Explorers when looking for one for my Son! Everyone is so welcoming and friendly and it has such a family feel when you go in. My Son absolutely loves his days here, the teachers are amazing, passionate, caring, great at communicating and listen to you as a parent as your child transitions through different stages. The outdoor area is amazing and kids are encouraged to be outside in all weather which was something that was important to us! Highly recommend Active Explorers and their amazing team ❤️”
“Active Explorers has been a wonderful second home for our daughter . Due to the pressure of lockdown , transitioning my daughter at the age of 9 months had its difficult moments as a mother but the Kaiako here at Active Explorers were flexible, understanding and supportive through the whole journey. My daughter is nearly 2 and still to this day love sending her here. I love to see her excitement every day , and her affection she shows to both her Kaiako and her peers.”
“Highly recommend Active Explorers Melville. Perfect 2nd home for my daughter, amazing teachers that are helping raise her and develop her. You can communicate with them easy, and they communicate back really well. The environment is relaxed and simple. Outdoor area is amazing lots of space to play and learn and grow. Go check it out.”
“Couldn’t recommend Active Explorers Melville enough! My daughters attend and absolutely love it, they have grown so much since joining and I look forward to sending my youngest there as well. My kids adore their teachers and love the environment of the centre.”
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