Childcare Assistance Update
Effective 1 April 2023, more people will be eligible for subsidy and the hourly subsidy rates will increase.
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April 2023
January 2021
Road closures around Active Explorers Richmond
We currently have some major roadworks happening around us with temporary detours to get to our centre. Please click here for alternative routes to access the centre.
November 2019
Active Explorers Richmond's Budding Florists
Showcasing your work at a local A&P show is a BIG DEAL. And today, the children at Active Explorers Richmond poured all their creativity and focus into crafting beautiful sand saucer flower gardens to enter in this weekend's much anticipated show.
August 2019
July 2019
Active Explorers Richmond Celebrates Matariki
After a foggy start in Nelson, the day cleared to present a spectacular night sky for our Matariki celebration at Active Explorers Richmond.
June 2019
Sandy Shenanigans
Sand play is a perennial favourite with small children, and this week the children at Active Explorers Richmond developed their physical, social and cognitive skills making rivers and lakes by digging in the sand and moving water from the trough to the sandpit.
Getting Back to Nature
Children, teachers and whanau from Active Explorers Richmond took a walk on the wild side last week, with a visit to not-for-profit conservation park, Natureland Wildlife Trust.
May 2019
Healthy Hearts at Active Explorers Richmond
Staff and children at Active Explorers Richmond have never been healthier, and now, thanks to special recognition from the Heart Foundation, they have an award to prove it.
April 2019
Pigeon Valley Fires Fundraiser
Nelson early learning centre Active Explorers Richmond is holding a unique fundraising event to support those who helped battle the Pigeon Valley Fires.
February 2019
Big Heart Day
Valentine’s Day has long been celebrated all over the globe – but this year on February 14 Active Explorers Richmond took our annual day of hearts to a whole new level.
June 2018
Active Explorers Richmond Celebrate Matariki with a hangi
Active Explorers Richmond put down a hāngi for all its whanau to celebrate Matariki.
August 2017
Visiting the Nelson Provincial Museum
Active Explorers Richmond enjoyed a visit to the Nelson Provincial Museum!