Centre Benefits
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Lunch Box
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Purpose Built
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1 Room
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School Transitions
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Excursions
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Large Outdoor Area
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Storypark
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Extended Hours
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ECE Hours
Meet our Centre Manager
Kia ora
I'm Caitlin, I am a qualified and fully certificated Early Childhood Educator. I am a born and bred West Coaster, and I have been teaching for 6 years now. This incredible journey as a teacher has led me teach in communities across the South Island as well as some time in Australia.
I believe that early childhood education is a place for every child to have opportunities to dream, create, flourish and grow. I love being part of the Active Explorers Hokitika team, sharing knowledge, having fun, learning alongside others and sharing in the joy of seeing our most precious taonga, our tamariki learn and grow.
What makes us special
About Active Explorers Shakespeare Street
At Active Explorers Shakespeare St, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We take time to truly get to know our tamariki and their whānau, creating a warm, supportive space where each child feels safe, seen and celebrated.
We’re lucky to be based on a former bowling green near town, which gives us a huge outdoor play area that's perfect for climbing, biking and exploring. Inside, our thoughtfully designed space includes cosy play nooks, a construction alley and a welcoming hui area where tamariki can gather and connect.
Our centre caters to children aged 2 to 6 in one shared learning environment. This setup helps build strong peer relationships and smooths the transition as children grow. We’re proud of our close-knit, multicultural Greymouth community. Many of our families are Māori and Indian, and we love building connections through regular visits to the retirement flats next door.
Why parents love our centre
This Preschool is by far the best Greymouth has on offer, and you can take that from us as we’ve tried a few. My daughter started here when she was 2. We had tried other centres but there values didn...
My son Wesley loves pre school thanks to all the amazing teachers & staff who take such wonderful care of him. He’s constantly learning and going from strength to strength with each visit. Big thanks
Great place for the little ones to learn play an discover. Staff are amazing, they always do an excellent job. Would happily recommend Active Explorers, Shakespeare street to anyone.
Our daughter has not long started and is thriving with the amazing outside area arts crafts and music.the teachers and older children have been so helpful
This is a amazing place for children to learn play and run round with the big outdoor area the staff are all warm and welcoming
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