Active Explorers Papakura
About Active Explorers Papakura
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 Papakura, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Active Explorers Papakura currently has a roll of 94 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (46% 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
“Both my daughters attend this centre and I can’t recommend it enough. The staff and teachers are always so friendly, so helpful and show so much love and care to my daughters. They are always so happy when I drop them off and pick them up. They are always clean, freshly changed nappies, and have just had something yum and nutritious to eat made by the amazing on site chef. Their communication is incredible, always very detailed and thorough, and always updating us with how the girls are doing. Never have to worry about our girls. The centre manager is always so helpful and always answers the phone whenever we need anything. We love the Active Explorers team!!”
“What a treasure this Centre is! Like falling down a rabbit hole and ending up in Wonderland/Wonka's Chocolate factory... the staff are warm and friendly, the care is second to none and our child has improved in all development areas in the 5 months he has been here. To support all children in their individual learning journey, where they're at, and become a part of every whanau - AE Pap I truly am grateful we found you and that we have you in our corner in G's last year before Primary School. From Katie, Debbie to the volunteer student teachers, relievers, teachers, the Centre cook - I am so grateful to each person and the role they play. I will forever recommend and sing the praises of this Centre”
“We had high expectations for Active Explorers Papakura, but sadly, it didn’t meet them. Despite the higher fees, the care and experience weren’t what we had hoped for. In the end, we felt it was best to move our child elsewhere due to ongoing concerns.”
“My son started his journey with Active Explorers when he was 1 year old, he is now 2.He loves his teachers and friends and they equally adore him. I am always kept well informed of his progress and feel very happy leaving him in the care of all the wonderful teachers who make it feel like home.He had a great time playing and socializing with others including the teachers and friends. He has learnt to be independent and confidently try new experiences. The teachers were caring and professional. Thank you to all Active Explorers Team”
“Active Explorers is a welcoming “home away from home” environment for our children aged 4.5years and 20 months. Our kids are happy to go each day and love their teachers very much. Active Explorers also provide delicious and nutritious meals and also nappies for infants under 3years of age which is super convenient. I feel super relaxed knowing that my kids are happy and well cared for each day. I highly recommend this centre.”
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