Active Explorers in Helensville

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Active Explorers Helensville

Education & Care · Helensville

Active Explorers

Active Explorers Helensville is an education and care service in Helensville with a roll of 60 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (2020) found the service graded B across all dimensions: curriculum and learning is consistent with Te Whāriki with positive interactions and a language-rich environment; bicultural practice is acknowledged; health and safety standards are met; and leadership and governance are well-managed with qualified teacher leadership.

ERO's November 2023 review found Sunny Days Community Preschool meets regulatory standards for health and safety, with qualified leadership and governance in place. Our analysis of the ERO report identified opportunities to strengthen whānau partnership and bicultural practice, particularly in making children's languages, cultures and identity more visible in the centre environment.

The Homestead Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Helensville with a current roll of 52 children. In an ERO review from August 2022, our analysis of the report found the service achieved a B grade in health and safety, with compliance achieved after addressing previous non-compliances and systems established.

Little Firefly Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Helensville with a current roll of 35 children. Our analysis of the January 2024 ERO report identifies curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance as all graded B, indicating solid performance across these areas. The report notes that previously identified health and safety concerns have been addressed.