Hokitika A childcare centre your family will love

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Nestled in the heart of the residential zone, Active Explorers Hokitika has a dedicated team of teachers who are passionate about providing quality care for our whanau and community. Our warm and welcoming daycare centre has vibrant spaces that nurture and engage, with separate rooms specially designed for each age and stage.

Big on sustainability, we are on a journey to becoming an award-winning Enviroschool, and love the meaningful learning experiences this provides for our tamariki. If you are looking for the ultimate start for your child, come and visit us at Active Explorers Hokitika.

Location

180 Hampden Street, Hokitika 7810

Daycare Centre Hours:

Monday to Friday: 7:45 am – 5:00 pm
Half day/full Day options
Closed Saturday, Sunday & public holidays

Ages Catered For:

3 months – 5 years

Enviroschools

  

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Nursery
3 Rooms
20 Hours Free ECE
Excursions
Purpose Built
Extended Hours
large outdoor area

I've been impressed with the care our daughter has received since joining the centre. The team in there do a great job.

Brendon

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Our First Excursion for 2025!

Kia ora whānau, On Friday, we embarked on our long-awaited first excursion to the beautiful patch of bush just around the corner from us at Preston Bush. What an adventure it turned out to be! As we wandered through the forest, we were busy observing the tiny trees growing into towering giants, discovering intricate spider webs, and lifting logs to uncover what was hidden beneath. We were using all our senses to explore the world around us, trying to find out w…

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Childcare Assistance Update

Effective 1 April 2023, more people will be eligible for subsidy and the hourly subsidy rates will increase.

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