Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Active Explorers St Lukes

Auckland, Mt Albert
4.9|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
51 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
4.9/5

About Active Explorers St Lukes

Active Explorers St Lukes is a education & care service in Mt Albert, 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 St Lukes, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Active Explorers St Lukes currently has a roll of 51 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

Asian tamariki are the largest group (45% 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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Jack Tavaitai
November 2025

“As a proud grandparent, I couldn't be happier with the care my grandaughter receives at this centre. She started when she was 7 months old, and now, nearly 9 months, she's thriving - happy, secure, smiling, exploring, and growing with so much curiosity. It gives our family such peace of mind knowing she's in a place where she's genuinely cared for and encouraged to grow. A heartfelt thank you to Cherie, E, Abi, Priti, Farzana, Maria, and Aaliyah for everything you do - your kindness and dedication shines through every day. If your looking for a place where your little one will feel safe, happy, and supported, this is it.”

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Erena Ruhe-Palalagi-Mulitalo
December 2024

“I cannot speak more highly of Active Explorers St Lukes. My daughter has been going here for the last year and a half and has thoroughly enjoyed her time so far. The teachers are amazing, they take time to talk to you everyday and get to know you & your family. The centre manager is awesome to deal with and made the whole experience of signing up easy and stress free. She knows all the kids and parents and is an absolute legend with all my last minute changes. I could on about this place, but just know that if you send you're kids here they will be happy 😊”

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Elodie Marc
December 2024

“We have had both our children attend Active Explorers St Lukes over the past 6 years now. This place has practically become a second home for the whole family. The staff is very caring and the ratio of teachers across the rooms has always been very satisfying. The center Manager is also amazing, very knowledgeable and eager to help both her staff and us parents. The food is provided everyday, and is fresh, there is always fruit and vegs provided. We could not be happier to keep our kids in this amazing center and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a safe, caring and well maintained environment for their little ones.”

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Sanu Santhosh
October 2024

“I can't say enough wonderful things about this place! My daughter absolutely loves her time here. The environment is warm and welcoming, and the teachers are truly amazing. Shirley, Maureen, Miley, Liz, Shin, Harsha, and Abi go above and beyond to create a nurturing atmosphere that makes learning fun. They are friendly, caring, and genuinely invested in each child's growth and happiness. It’s such a relief to know my daughter is in such good hands. Highly recommend this place for any parent looking for a supportive and joyful learning experience for their children! ❤️”

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Josh Radford
October 2024

“I couldn't speak more highly of the teachers and administration staff at Active Explorers St Lukes. Both my kids have been going there for the last few years. My daughter since she was 1 - 4.5 and son since he was 6 months until 1.5. They are both absolutely cherished and challenged by the team. They have developed into wonderful kids with the help of the staff. Engaging activities, exceptionally multi cultural celebrations constantly, online updates. They've both developed good friends and are excited to be there. I think all the teachers although have very different personalities seem to value each other and provide a wonderful safe learning environment. Day care in general is by no means cheap but the value and security from this place is worth far more than we pay.”

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Contact Details

55 Sainsbury Road, Mt Albert, Auckland

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