Active Explorers

Melville

130 Collins Road, Melville, Hamilton
Monday - Friday 6:30am - 5:30am
07 839 5354

Centre Benefits

Lunches/Food
4 Rooms
Nursery
Excursions
School Transitions
Storypark
Large Outdoor Area
ECE Hours
Extended Hours

Melville's favourite local daycare

Welcome to Active Explorers Melville in Hamilton. We're a friendly, multicultural early learning centre offering quality care and education for infants, toddlers and young learners. Our purpose-built centre and strong whānau values help create a safe, caring place where every child can grow and thrive.

Meet our Centre Manager

Kiaora

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What makes us special

Our Centre

About Active Explorers Melville

At Active Explorers Melville, we’re all about growing confident, capable tamariki through meaningful relationships, cultural pride and a strong sense of community. Our passionate kaiako work alongside whānau to support each child’s unique learning journey and celebrate their individuality.

Our centre is thoughtfully designed with age-appropriate indoor and outdoor areas that spark curiosity and creativity. Located in peaceful Melville, we’re just a stone’s throw from Waikato Hospital, local schools and parks – making drop-offs and pick-ups a breeze.

Inside, our rooms are tailored to different stages of development, helping tamariki learn at their own pace. From gentle sensory play for pēpi to engaging school-prep activities for our older explorers, each day is filled with discovery, fun, and opportunities for whānau to be part of the magic.

Our People

Our Team

Our teaching team is a blend of experienced and fresh faces, all united by a shared love for early learning. With over 20 years of combined experience, we’re committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive space where tamariki and their whānau feel valued, supported and at home.

Our Rooms

Our Spaces

Our centre is light, open and filled with opportunities for play and learning. Each space – indoors and out – is designed to encourage tamariki to explore, imagine, and connect with the world around them. There’s always something new to discover!

0 - 1 year

Kiwi Room

Our littlest learners enjoy a calm, cosy space designed for close connections and sensory exploration. Soft textures, gentle routines, and loving care make this the perfect place for pēpi to feel safe and supported.

1 - 2 years

Tui Room

In the Tui Room, toddlers are encouraged to explore their independence through messy play, music, and movement. Sharing an outdoor area with the Kiwi Room, they enjoy sand, water play, and time in our very own wharenui.

3–5 years

Puukeko Room

Tamariki in this age group are full of questions and curiosity! In Puukeko, we nurture that energy through creative activities, pretend play and group experiences that help build social confidence and communication skills.

3 - 4 years

Kea Room

The Kea Room is where learning through play really takes flight. With problem-solving games, group projects, and imaginative play both inside and out, tamariki build key skills while having loads of fun.

4 - 5 years

Kaakapo Room

Kaakapo gets our tamariki ready for the big step to school. With routines aligned to the New Zealand Curriculum and a focus on collaboration, independence and resilience, our kaiako support each child to shine in their own time and in their own way.

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Active Explorers has been a wonderful second home for our daughter . Due to the pressure of lockdown , transitioning my daughter at the age of 9 months had its difficult moments as a mother but the Ka...

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