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Active Explorers Invercargill is a modern, purpose built centre in the heart of town. With Queens Park, the local museum and the library on our doorstep, our children have plenty of opportunities for spontaneous excursions! Our dedicated team of teachers deliver the highest quality care across four separate rooms, each specially designed so that our tamariki can grow and develop in an age appropriate environment. Our vibrant playgrounds and outdoor areas are well crafted for Southland’s changeable weather, so our little Active Explorers can enjoy outdoor activities all year round.
Are you looking for the best for your child? Thanks to our well thought out curriculum, high teacher to child ratios, and inclusive, nurturing environment we can give your child the ideal start. Add to this our subsidised swimming programme, participation in Polyfest, and exciting holiday programmes, and it’s easy to see why we are the centre of choice for so many families.
Come and join us at Active Explorers Invercargill.
Why choose us?
There are a host of reasons why so many families choose Active Explorers Invercargill. Here are just a few of them:
Ideally located in Invercargill’s CBD
Primary caregiving/key teacher care system means children forge strong bonds with a key teacher
Strong in NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language)
Regular excursions in the local area
Subsidised swimming programme for 4.5 year olds
School holiday programme that consists of many different experiences/themes
Fortnightly visits from a story teller from our local library
Perform in Polyfest every year
Celebrate birthdays, graduations, Easter, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and other meaningful occasions
Healthy Heart approved meals, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late snack
Lunch box crew for our 5 year olds in preparation for school
Respect and acknowledgement of te reo Maori and Tikanga
Excellent teacher to child ratios (1:4 and 1:8 as opposed to Ministry requirements of 1:5 and 1:10)
Four separate classrooms catering for each age and stage
Vegetable garden in each outdoor area that the children help tend - these vegetables also contribute to our meals
Multicultural, inclusive environment
Focus on becoming more sustainable and have introduced wet bags
Healthy Heart Rito Award
