Bear Park Albany

About Bear Park Albany
About Education & Care Service
Education & Care Services are mainstream early learning centres that offer full-day or part-day care with a structured curriculum, qualified teachers, and a focus on learning through play. They cater to families needing flexible childcare options and wanting a balanced approach that supports social, physical, and early academic development in a diverse environment.
What Is 20 Hours ECE funding?
20 Hours ECE is a government-funded initiative that helps reduce the cost of early childhood education for families with tamariki aged 3–5. Eligible children can receive up to 20 hours of funded care and education each week at participating services. Centres can set their own enrolment patterns and may ask for optional charges, but the funded hours themselves should be free of compulsory fees. If you are unsure how this works at Bear Park Albany, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Bear Park Albany currently has a roll of 56 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (57% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, asian, other children.
Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education and were last updated on 01/07/2024.
Parent Reviews
“Our family has had two wonderful experiences with Bear Park — first with our older son and now with our youngest. The teachers are warm, patient, and genuinely care about our children’s wellbeing and development. We’ve been with Bear Park for almost nine years now, and it truly feels like an extension of our family. We are truly grateful for everything Bear Park has done for us.”
“My son has just completed 2.5 years at Bear Park Albany and is at "big school" now. He had a wonderful time there and I can say that we felt he was truly cared for. Bridget and her staff are lovely people and go out their way to make you feel like part of a community and they make sure your child is getting the best from their time there. Thank you Bear Park 🐻 xx”
“Our daughter has just graduated from Bear Park, and it’s hard to put into words how special this place truly is. The care, love, and attention every member of the team gives to the children is beyond anything we could have imagined when we first enrolled. The staff don’t just look after the kids, they ALL truly know them. They build genuine, lasting bonds that help each child grow in confidence, curiosity, and kindness. Watching our daughter thrive, learn, and form such meaningful relationships is something we are so very grateful for. It’s only when you reach the end and reflect and say goodbye that you realise just how incredible Bear Park really is. We feel so lucky to have been part of this wonderful community, and we’ll always be grateful for the foundation they’ve given our daughter. Thank you, Bear Park team — you are simply amazing. 💛”
“We’ve been doing transition visits recently with my 17-month-old daughter, and I truly appreciate the teachers here. They are patient, sensitive to each child’s needs and interests, and always respond with love and understanding. After the first two hours I left my daughter with the teachers, she came back home singing Brown Bear! Since then, every time she arrives at the centre, Teacher Wilma shows her the goldfish she loves, and Teacher Chloe sings Brown Bear with her—creating a warm, consistent, and welcoming atmosphere. Each time during pick-up, I can see how well the teachers know my daughter—her likes and dislikes, and her little habits. Even though we’ve only been here for two weeks, I can already see a genuine relationship and attachment forming between her and the teachers. I feel so thankful and blessed to have chosen this place.”
“My daughter has been attending Bear Park since she was just a few months old—she’s now 4 years old—and I can truly say it has been her second home. From our very first visit, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and filled with positive energy. I instantly knew this was the right place for her. The daycare is always clean and well-organized, and the staff are simply wonderful. They are caring, attentive, and genuinely love what they do. The teachers are very close to the children, and my daughter has always felt safe, happy, and excited to go every morning. She's never once come home feeling upset or uncomfortable. What really stands out is how Bear Park teaches high manners and important life skills through fun and creative activities. The educational approach is engaging, and I’ve seen so much growth in my daughter over the years—not just academically but emotionally and socially as well. The owner is an incredibly kind and approachable lady who is always available and responsive. You can truly feel her passion for creating a nurturing and supportive environment for the children and their families. I’m so grateful for Bear Park and the amazing start they’ve given my daughter. I couldn’t recommend them more highly!”
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