Active Explorers in Glenfield
2 licensed centres · Auckland
Active Explorers centres in Glenfield
Active Explorers Glenfield Rimu
Active Explorers Glenfield Rimu is an education and care service for 80 children in Glenfield. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B for health and safety procedures and B for leadership and governance, indicating established processes in these areas.
Active Explorers Glenfield Kea
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified further development needed across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing (particularly for older children), and leadership and governance.
Alternative centres in Glenfield
8 other licensed ECE centres in Glenfield from different operators.
Bayview Early Learning Centre
Bayview Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Glenfield with 36 children on roll. Our analysis of the 2022 ERO report shows strengths in whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety (all grade B), though leadership and governance monitoring requires improvement (grade C). No overall ERO placement was recorded in this review.
Stellar Kids Early Learning Centre Birkenhead
Stellar Kids Early Learning Centre Birkenhead is an education and care service in Glenfield with a roll of 30 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from June 2023 found the service achieved B grades for health and safety (with previously identified non-compliances now addressed) and leadership and governance (with clear structures and a qualified staff team in place).
Sunnynook Private Kindergarten
Sunnynook Private Kindergarten is an education and care service in Glenfield with a roll of 35 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (February 2023) found the service graded B across whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance, indicating a solid operational foundation with positive engagement with families and established leadership.
Little Nest Early Learning Centre
Little Nest Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Glenfield with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and leadership and governance (all grade B), with bicultural practice assessed as grade C and noted as developing in consistency.
Lollipops North Harbour Fantails
ERO assessed Lollipops North Harbour Fantails as Not well placed in December 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership, but noted that bicultural practice was emerging and requires further development.
BestStart Glenfield
ERO assessed BestStart Glenfield as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong performance across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with all dimensions graded B.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Tikanga Pono
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Tikanga Pono is a kōhanga reo in Glenfield with 30 children enrolled. Our analysis of the June 2024 ERO report found exemplary te reo integration and intentional pedagogical approaches in curriculum and learning (A grade), and strong emotional support with consistent routines in children's wellbeing (A grade). Health and safety systems were assessed as B grade, with staffing compliance well-established.
Lollipops North Harbour Kakapo
ERO assessed Lollipops North Harbour Kakapo as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong performance in children's wellbeing (A grade), with solid foundations in curriculum and learning and whānau partnership (both B grades), though curriculum evaluation and family engagement in decision-making were areas for development.
Frequently asked
- How many Active Explorers centres are in Glenfield?
- Active Explorers operates 2 centres in Glenfield, Auckland: Active Explorers Glenfield Rimu, Active Explorers Glenfield Kea.
- Do Active Explorers centres in Glenfield offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 2 Active Explorers centres in Glenfield participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds. Confirm directly with each centre for current participation and any optional charges.
- What are alternatives to Active Explorers in Glenfield?
- Other licensed early childhood centres in Glenfield include: Bayview Early Learning Centre, Stellar Kids Early Learning Centre Birkenhead, Sunnynook Private Kindergarten, Little Nest Early Learning Centre, Lollipops North Harbour Fantails. See the full suburb listing for all options.
- How do I enrol with Active Explorers in Glenfield?
- Contact each centre directly — phone or email is shown on its profile. Most NZ ECE operators run their own waitlist; there is no central enrolment system. Visit Active Explorers's national site at (website not on file) or browse individual centre profiles below.
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Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
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Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
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