Active Explorers Upper Hutt

“Highly recommend Active Explorers! Having been apart of their community for 4yrs now, it really has been such a pleasure. The entire staffing team are professional, very approachable and have nurtured our daughter to grow in to who she is today, and who she is yet to become. There is always something new for the kids to participate in or experience and the centre is always of a high standard. I thoroughly love getting daily updates regarding what the class have been up to, what excursion they’ve embarked on and what hairstyles wacky hair day brought. The monthly reports outlining my daughter’s learning achievements are superb. Active Explorers have always encouraged the use of Te Reo and have been so welcoming of our cultures we practice at home. It takes a village to raise children and I’m so thankful we made the right choice choosing to have Active Explorers as part of ours.”

“Absolutely rate Active Explorers Upper Hutt! Their whole team - from admin to kitchen to teachers - are all fantastic and lovely, and my daughter loves everyday that she attends! Really hands on with their teaching but also let the kids get messy and learn things independently! The older kids go on some fun looking excursions too which is cool.”

“Active Explorers truly feels like our second home! From the moment I stepped in for the initial visit, I just knew this was the perfect place for us. The atmosphere is so welcoming, and it instantly felt like the right fit for my little one. They’ve been incredible at supporting my baby’s growth—teaching everything from building friendships to learning how to clean up after playtime (And he’s only 15 months!!) It’s so reassuring to see him thriving in such a nurturing environment. My little one is definitely a handful—he’s always on the move and keeps everyone on their toes! But the team has been nothing short of amazing. Their patience has been amazing, and they’ve handled his nonstop energy like absolute pros! My child’s favourite time is Messy play, as you can see! The team and teachers - Absolutely fantastic! Every visit feels like you’re being welcomed by family. They’re warm, attentive, and always take the time to really listen to any thoughts or concerns. Plus, the Center is impressively clean, even when the kiddos have had a blast and left behind their messes! Honestly, if I could give them 10 stars, I wouldn’t hesitate!”

“I would like to say again what a wonderful place our twins visit every day. There is an ecological, harmless environment both inside the classroom and outside. We are delighted with the amazing variety of materials, toys, and pictures that are so interesting for children of their age. All of these promote the curiosity and imagination of our kids. They can touch, use, and play with everything, conducting different experiments with some of the items. I am amazed by the engaging activities offered to the children, such as painting with and without a paintbrush, dressing up, science experiments, Olympic games, and pretend play. For example, today you can be a caring mother for your doll, and tomorrow you might participate in a scientific experiment. One of the wonderful traditions of the center is visiting various public places where adults work, such as libraries and ambulance stations. These excursions are extremely exciting for the children, broadening their horizons and helping them understand how life around them is organized. I especially want to highlight the teachers, Gitika and Jaimee, to whom my children are very attached! I see their caring and attentive glances directed at our kids. I feel how these specialists, with great love for each child, manage and organize all activities, using their knowledge of child psychology at this age. I feel how they create an environment and activities that help develop each child’s abilities. These kind ladies carefully monitor the development of each child and sincerely rejoice in their successes. From time to time, we receive reports about our children's lives and achievements. These include wonderful photos of our beloved children during their activities, accompanied by warm words of joy, heartfelt admiration, support, and inspiration. It is incredibly touching that these letters are addressed to the child! This is a brilliant idea! We will save all the letters and read and reread them with our children! A big thank you to our administrators, Liz and Nakita, who notify us in advance and politely remind us so that we, the parents, don’t forget things in the daily rush. Our cook, Liz, does an incredible job preparing hot, delicious, and healthy breakfasts and lunches for the children, and we are very grateful to her for this! Thank you so much for your love and care for our children. This is the best place for them, truly a gem in the heart of our city!”

“Both of my children have attended Active Explorers. It’s home away from home! The quality of care they provide for our tamariki is trustworthy and nurturing throughout all stages of their development at the centre. The staff are all so lovely, supportive and approachable, and obviously very passionate about providing an atmosphere that our children love!”