Active Explorers

Glenfield Kea

494 Glenfield Road, Glenfield, Auckland
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm
09 444 0077

Centre Benefits

Lunches/Food
3 Rooms
Nursery
Nappies Included
Excursions
School Transitions
Storypark
Large Outdoor Area
ECE Hours
Extended Hours

Glenfield's favourite local daycare

Located in Glenfield, Auckland, Active Explorers Glenfield - Kea Centre provides affordable, high-quality education and care. Our purpose-built centre is designed to meet the unique needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We provide a safe, nurturing environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and growth at every stage of your child’s development.

Meet our Centre Manager

Kiaora

I’m Andrea! I’m so excited to be joining the team as Centre Manager! Supporting children to grow into confident, capable learners has been a lifelong passion of mine.

I have a background in Psychology and am currently studying toward a master’s in educational and Developmental Psychology, which continues to inspire my work in early childhood education. I believe in nurturing a sense of belonging, kindness, and respect in every child.

Outside of the centre, I love spending time outdoors with my husband and three children, going for runs, and enjoying a good BBQ on the weekend!

What makes us special

Our Centre

About Active Explorers Glenfield Kea

Active Explorers Kea offers a warm, inclusive environment where personalised care and strong relationships come first. Our experienced kaiako support learning through creative projects, cultural celebrations, and a focus on sustainability. We partner closely with whānau, creating meaningful experiences that nurture confident, curious learners in a welcoming, community-focused setting.

Located near Glenfield Mall and Library, our centre is well-positioned for family convenience. Tamariki enjoy enriching visits from community helpers like librarians, firefighters, and police officers, connecting classroom learning to the world around them in a safe, vibrant neighbourhood.

We cater to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in age-appropriate environments. Infants receive gentle care, toddlers enjoy hands-on discovery, and preschoolers benefit from school-readiness activities. Each day is a balance of structure, exploration, and play that supports growth and joy in learning.

Our People

Our Team

Our passionate team at Active Explorers Glenfield – Kea creates a loving, supportive environment for tamariki and their families. With strong relationships and a focus on inclusivity, our kaiako partner closely with whānau. We value feedback and tailor learning to each child’s unique needs, ensuring every tamaiti feels seen, supported, and inspired to thrive.

Administrator

Candice

Centre Chef

Addy

Head Kaiako - Kiwi Room

Jessica

Kaiako

Jena Kruger

Head Kaiako - Fantail Room

Karen

Kaiako

Bo

Kaiako

Ellen

Head Kaiako - Tui Room

Ravina

Qualified Kaiako

Peter

Qualified Kaiako

Candy

Our Rooms

Our Spaces

Kea is designed to support curious and active learners from infants to preschoolers. With a mix of indoor and outdoor play spaces, children engage in hands-on activities, climbing, and social play. Rooms are intentionally designed to encourage individuality, group learning, and exploration, fostering holistic development for every child. 

0–2 years

Kiwi

A boutique-style room offering high-quality, individualised care. Kiwi is carefully designed to meet each infant’s unique developmental needs, with adaptable learning spaces that encourage safe exploration, early communication, and secure attachments with kaiako. 

2-3 years

Fantails

A lively and engaging space where toddlers dive into messy play, climbing activities, and sensory exploration. The room includes an obstacle course, bikes, climbing equipment, and a whare—supporting the development of motor skills, confidence, and early social connections. 

3–5 years

Tui

Designed for preschoolers, the Tui room inspires adventurous play with a climbing fort, obstacle course, carpentry station, sandpit, mud kitchen, and whare. It supports problem-solving, imaginative play, and peer collaboration - perfect for preparing tamariki for their transition to school. 

Our Gallery

Our Fees

Under 3 years of age

Fees Payable

Morning/Afternoon Session

$11 per hour

6 Hour Session

$11 per hour

Full Day

$11 per hour

Full Week

$425 per week, capped

Over 3 years of age

Fee payable after 20 Hours ECE*

Morning/Afternoon Session

$11 per hour*

6 Hour Session

$11 per hour*

Full Day

$11 per hour*

Full Week

$295 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

Alida fernandes

Parent

★★★★★

Our experience at Active Explorer Glenflield has been nothing short of amazing! Our 3-year-old has been attending for the past 9 months, and we’ve seen such positive growth. The teachers are incredibl...

Cony 1988

Parent

★★★★★

Staff are amazing, like a family. My son has special needs and each teacher has been individually involved with learning how to help him. I feel at ease leaving my little one with this team because th...

Yang Zhang

Parent

★★★★★

What a lovely centre for kids. All teachers and staff are kind and caring, thus my child is being taken care of with so much love. Meals are included which is wonderful. A wide range of activities are...

Victoria Hagan

Parent

★★★★★

This is the most amazing daycare, our son has the best, most caring and attentive teachers and we would highly recommend Active Explorers

Kelly Boyed

Parent

★★★★★

My boy was at ActiveExplorers from 6 months old to 2 years. We moved out west so had to transfer but it is a lovely daycare with wonderful staff, warm and welcoming teachers. We liked their kaupapa an...

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