Active Explorers Swanson

Purpose-built for children aged 3 months to 5 years, Active Explorers Swanson offers the highest quality care in a nurturing, inspiring and multicultural environment. With rooms specifically designed for each age and stage, we help our kids build confidence, creativity and a sense of adventure. Our primary care focus fosters rich relationships with both children and whanau, while our exciting outdoor area is the perfect setting for activities that cultivate learning, develop gross motor skills and encourage social play. A well thought out curriculum, delivered by educators who love what they do, ensures Active Explorers Swanson kids are happy and engaged. We are the home of enquiring minds and creative thinking. Come join our family.

Our philosophy

• At Active Explorers Swanson we believe that all children are capable and competent individuals. Our centre embraces creative thinking which is celebrated through enquiry-based learning. 
• Here the love of learning is genuinely lived out. 
• At Active Explorers Swanson we strongly value Primary Care which is practiced through our centre from infants to our preschool rooms. This we believe is vital for the developing of strong relationships and confident learners. 
• At Active Explorers Swanson we encourage the learning and exploration of our children through enriching environments. We strive to provide environments which inspire learning and develop each child's unique potential. 
• At Active Explorers Swanson we value and respect cultural identity and recognize the dual heritage of this country. Our commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi guides our tikanga and te reo Māori practices for an authentic commitment to Te Ao Māori. 
• We strongly believe in the building of strong relationships with our children, our families and our community which is the foundation of our centre and is an integral part in the positive development of the child. 
• Love Learning, Love Life.

Our rooms

At Active Explorers Swanson our areas are named after one of our Native birds.

• Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro nōnā te ngahere
• Ko te manu e kai ana i te mātauranga nōnā te ao
• The bird that consumes the miro berry owns the forest
• The bird that consumes knowledge owns the world 

Piwakawaka  (Infant area)

Like our infant tamariki the piwakawaka is the smallest of our birds however while they may be small they are full of character and grow and adapt in their surroundings.

Piwakawaka (Infant 1): 3 months to 16 months

Piwakawaka Nui (Infant 2): 16 months to 2 years

Kea (toddler area):

The characteristics of a Kea and a toddler are very similar as they are both very curious, playful and social by nature

Kea iti (Toddler 1): 2 to 3years

Kea Nui (Toddler 2): 3 to 3.10years

Kereru (preschool area)

The Kereru is a large and strong bird with a strong flying ability and assist with the regeneration of the native forests through their ability to spread the need seeds.  Our preschool tamariki like the kereru are spreading their strong wings and when they leave us, they are taking their knowledge out into the world.

Why choose us?

There are a host of reasons why so many West Auckland families choose Active Explorers Swanson for their child. Here are just a few of them:

• Conveniently located close to buses and trains
• Purpose-built for different age groups
• Respectful, inclusive, multicultural environment
• Primary care approach helps grow children who are strong, capable and confident learners
• Lots of fun physical challenges like bikes, climbing, sand and water play
• Open door policy encourages parents/caregivers to spend time at the centre getting to know our educators and our programmes
• Healthy Heart meals provided – breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late snack
• Individual planning ensures the best possible outcomes for each child
• We incorporate a range of different celebrations and events into our centre curriculum