Little Explorers Early Learning Centre
About Little Explorers Early Learning Centre
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 Little Explorers Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Little Explorers Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 41 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (50% 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
“The team at little explorers are one in a million. By far my most favorite bunch of people. The staff are excellent and you definitely feel the love when you walk in to the centre. The outdoor spaces are beautiful and made with so much love by the super talented Darren. There's alot to keep the kids busy and learning. They have exceeded my expectations when it comes to my personal standards for childcare/learning. My son has absolutely loved being a part of the little explorers family and has grown into a super confident little dude because of them.”
“We started our son here at about 18months as I had to start working part time and they have been wonderful. I was nervous about putting him into daycare as he was still so young but he has really enjoyed his time at little explorers. He now happily goes off to play as soon as we arrive and loves to so things with his teachers. When he first started he did shed some tears when I left, but the teachers were excellent with giving comfort to him by way of snuggles and his favourite toys and me in the form of pictures to show he was fine. Would highly recommend little explorers for anyone looking for a daycare for their little ones.”
“Little Explorers is an amazing centre located just out of Hamilton. The staff are all wonderful and made my daughter feel at home. They always let me know what she had been up to and how her day had gone. The building is full of character and outdoor spaces are huge. I highly recommend this place for your little ones.”
“An amazing day care, excellent caring teachers, plenty of resources. The play area for both sides are beyond great offering lots of self learning & discovery. Meals provided are very healthy & of generous quantities. Couldn’t recommend any higher.”
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