Active Explorers

Blenheim

27 Redwood Street, Blenheim
Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.45pm
03 5785842

Centre Benefits

Lunches/Food
4 Rooms
Nursery
Excursions
School Transitions
Storypark
Purpose Built
ECE Hours
Extended Hours

Blenheim's favourite local daycare

Welcome to Active Explorers Blenheim, a purpose-built centre in the heart of Blenheim offering quality early learning and care for infants, toddlers and young children. Our passionate kaiako, spacious environments and strong cultural diversity help tamariki grow into confident, curious lifelong learners.

Meet our Centre Manager

Kiaora

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What makes us special

Our Centre

About Active Explorers Blenheim

At Active Explorers Blenheim, we focus on supporting each child’s development at their own pace. Our experienced kaiako create a warm, nurturing space where tamariki are encouraged to explore, discover and thrive.

The centre has large indoor classrooms and generous outdoor areas that inspire creativity, movement and messy play. We’re located right next to Horton Park and just outside the Blenheim CBD, which is ideal for whānau who work in town.

Children are grouped by age across four rooms, each designed to meet their learning needs. We celebrate special events like Matariki with lights and shared kai, enjoy dress up days, and welcome visitors like St John and Animal Control. There’s always something happening to keep learning exciting and meaningful.

Our People

Our Team

We’re lucky to have a dedicated team of kaiako who create a caring, family-style environment where whānau are always welcome. Many of our teachers have been with us for years, and we support each other to grow and lead with our strengths.

Our Rooms

Our centre is full of energy, colour and opportunities to explore. Children enjoy dancing, messy play, building, pretend play and more. The spaces are designed to support creativity, connection and learning through fun.

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0–12 months

Ruma Tahi

Our pēpi are cared for in a calm, peaceful room where they can explore through music, soft play and sensory activities like painting and water play. Routines are guided by each baby’s individual needs.

1- 2 years

Ruma Rua

This room is full of discovery. Tamariki love messy play, music and movement, and playing with animals and transport toys. It’s a space where they start building confidence through hands-on experiences.

2 - 3.5 years

Ruma Toru

Ruma Toru is where creativity comes to life. Children enjoy building with blocks and magnets, arts and crafts, dressing up and imaginative play. Dance parties are a daily favourite!

3.5 - 5 years

Ruma Wha

Our preschoolers enjoy learning about local legends, rivers and mountains while preparing for school through fun, play-based learning. They explore nature, express themselves through creative play and grow their independence every day.

Our Gallery

Our Fees

Under 3 years of age

Fees Payable

Morning/Afternoon Session

$10.25 per hour

6 Hour Session

$10.25 per hour

Full Day

$10.25 per hour

Full Week

$400 per week, capped

Over 3 years of age

Fee payable after 20 Hours ECE*

Morning/Afternoon Session

$10.25 per hour*

6 Hour Session

$10.25 per hour*

Full Day

$10.25 per hour*

Full Week

$275 per week, capped*

Fees Information

*20 Hours ECE

Our Centre offers 20 Hours ECE for all children 3-5 years, meaning the cost of childcare can be fully subsidised for a maximum of 6 hours per day and up to 20 hours per week, when you complete an Attestation Form allocating you full entitlement of 20 Hours to our Centre. After 20 Hours ECE the above Over 3 years of age hourly fee is payable.

The above Fee Schedule is to be read in conjunction with our Full Schedule terms and conditions.

Book a time to visit us and we will be happy to talk further about how we can meet your childcare needs.

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Why parents love our centre

jasmine T

Parent

★★★★★

My boy started at Active Explorers around 2 years old, he moved through the classrooms with ease, each classroom had wonderful teachers, they made each change easy for him when the time came. He recen...

Keri Maas

Parent

★★★★★

Active Explorers Blenheim felt so calm and nurturing the second we walked in. The teachers are delightful and you get the sense they are happy with their workplace, while genuinely loving the kids too...

Janine Melville

Parent

★★★★★

Both my kids have and are currently at active explorers, they absolutely love going, are always happy and excited to attend. The staff are amazing, very supportive and caring towards the tamariki, cel...

claudia harris

Parent

★★★★★

Love Active explorers Blenheim the team have made my child feel so welcome and supported. He’s so excited everyday to come in!

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