Active Explorers in Auckland
11 licensed centres across 9 suburbs · Auckland
All Active Explorers centres in Auckland
Active Explorers Swanson
ERO assessed Active Explorers Swanson as Not well placed in their 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with areas for growth noted in curriculum delivery and strategic planning.
Active Explorers Central Park
ERO assessed Active Explorers Central Park as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing and bicultural practice, with areas for development in curriculum planning, whānau partnership, and leadership evaluation cycles.
Active Explorers Airport
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified areas for development: curriculum planning requires deeper individualization and intentional teaching; bicultural practice and te reo Māori need strengthening; and leadership systems need stronger internal evaluation to measure impact on outcomes. Whānau partnerships were noted as a relative strength.
Active Explorers Highbrook
ERO assessed Active Explorers Highbrook as Not well placed in December 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance (all grade A), with health and safety assessed as grade B.
Active Explorers Ellerslie
ERO assessed Active Explorers Ellerslie as Not well placed in December 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing, health and safety, and bicultural practice, but identified whānau partnership as an area needing development. The service was also noted to need deeper engagement with Te Whāriki and stronger connections with child aspirations.
Active Explorers Blockhouse Bay
Active Explorers Blockhouse Bay is an education and care service in Avondale with a current roll of 60 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from May 2020 found the service graded B across all four dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and health and safety. The review noted positive teaching interactions and strong relational practice supporting children's social and emotional development.
Active Explorers St Lukes
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across all five dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, Bicultural practice, and Leadership & governance. The service demonstrated effective teaching and responsive practice, though ERO noted areas for deeper Te Whāriki engagement and more consistent implementation of bicultural approaches.
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.
Active Explorers Papakura
Active Explorers Papakura is an education and care service in Papakura with a roll of 85 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from November 2020 grades the service as B across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and health and safety. The service has an inclusive, responsive curriculum with children involved in decisions, actively supports social competence and behaviour understanding, and has addressed previously identified health and safety non-compliances.
Active Explorers Helensville
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.
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Frequently asked
- How many Active Explorers centres are in Auckland?
- 11 licensed Active Explorers centres in Auckland, across 9 suburbs. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- What are alternatives to Active Explorers in Auckland?
- Other operators with centres in Auckland: Auckland Kindergarten Association (102), BestStart Educare (79), Playcentre Aotearoa (64), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (44), Kindercare Learning Centres (25). 1407 total licensed centres in Auckland.
- Do Active Explorers centres in Auckland accept government funding?
- All licensed ECE centres including Active Explorers are eligible for the Childcare Subsidy (means-tested, MSD) and FamilyBoost rebate (25% of weekly fees, capped at $75/week, IRD). For 3-5 year olds, 0 of 11 Active Explorers centres in Auckland also participate in 20 Hours ECE.
32 centres nationwide
1407 licensed centres
FamilyBoost + 20 Hours stacking
Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
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