Evolve Education Group - nurturing the next generation of lifelong learners

Active Explorers

Hokitika

  • 180 Hampden Street, Hokitika
  • Monday - Friday 7:45am - 5:15pm
  • 03 755 5171

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  • Lunch Box Lunch Box
  • 3 Rooms 3 Rooms
  • Nursery Nursery
  • Excursions Excursions
  • School Transitions School Transitions
  • Storypark Storypark
  • Purpose Built Purpose Built
  • Large Outdoor Area Large Outdoor Area
  • ECE Hours ECE Hours
  • Extended Hours Extended Hours

Welcome to Active Explorers Hokitika, where tamariki and whānau are at the heart of everything we do. Located close to the beach, bush and mountains, we provide quality early learning with a strong focus on sustainability, cultural connections and whānau support. 

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Meet our Centre Manager

Caitlin Goodall (Small)

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.

The relationships and connections teachers make and grow with children and their whanau provide a collaborative approach to a child’s learning journey and these connections can create a lasting impact on children and how they learn and grow into the future.

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At Active Explorers Hokitika, we’re passionate about nurturing wellbeing, celebrating cultural identity and living our commitment to sustainability. Tamariki are encouraged to explore, grow and connect through hands-on learning and meaningful relationships. 

Our purpose-built centre has warm, welcoming spaces indoors and a natural outdoor environment filled with gardens, fruit trees, bike tracks and plenty of space for messy play. Rain or shine, the fun continues with gumboots and wet-weather gear always ready. 

We welcome pēpi through to young learners across three age-based rooms. Each space is designed to support their learning journey, with tailored activities that encourage curiosity, independence and confidence. During quieter times, our older two rooms come together for shared learning and fun. 

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J Styles

J Styles

Parent

★★★★★

Exceptional! The staff provide excellent care, support, and endless fun experiences. My daughter started at 6mths old and I credit these teachers as part of the village that helps to raise her! Active...

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Aayushi Puri

Aayushi Puri

Parent

★★★★★

Fabulous and very hard working teachers. If I wouldn't have to move cities, i would I have kept my baby here longer. My baby misses the kind of care and attachment she had with teachers there.

Kane Charles

Kane Charles

Parent

★★★★ ☆

I love the space, caring teachers, my son loves it .

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