Hokitika A childcare centre your family will love

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.

Learning Through Play Week

We have a week of fun filled activities your little one will love all centred around play - why you ask? Because we know children learn best that way!
Book a tour and see what makes our centre special!

Location

180 Hampden Street, Hokitika 7810

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

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

Brendon

The carers are wonderful and my daughter has settled in well. Great peace of mind to know she is well looked after and I can trust that she is ok.

Felicity Jensen

Staff at my son's Evolve centre in Hokitika are kind, caring and listen to any concerns or questions. They create a safe, fun space for the kids to play and learn.

Caitlin Wilson

Exceptional! The staff provide excellent care, support, and endless fun experiences. My daughter started at 6mths old and I credit these teachers as part of the village that helps to raise her! Active Explorers Hokitika are incredibly invested in the positive growth of every child. If you are looking for childcare on the West Coast go in and meet Caitlin and the dedicated team, you're sure to be impressed!

Jess S

I am full of admiration for all of the teachers at Active Explorers! Thanks for making our children feel so safe and for creating such enriching experiences for them all.

Jade

I am so happy to have my girls come to Active Explorers and am forever grateful for the amazing job you all do and for wearing the multiple hats while i am not there too! Sure makes heading off to work far easier to know they are receiving great care at the same time, so thank you all so much.

Kim Baker

They have made my child's first week very easy by providing them with a calm, happy and secure environment and making sure us parents are informed of any events or incidents that may occur.

Kathryn Ogilvie

News

Childcare Assistance Update

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